Safeguarding of Information Clause Samples

The Safeguarding of Information clause establishes the obligation of parties to protect confidential or sensitive information exchanged during their relationship. Typically, this clause outlines the measures that must be taken to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse of such information, such as implementing security protocols or restricting information sharing to authorized personnel. Its core function is to ensure that proprietary or confidential data remains secure, thereby reducing the risk of data breaches and maintaining trust between the parties.
Safeguarding of Information. The contractor shall not use or disclose any: A. Personal Information gained by reason of this contract or:
Safeguarding of Information. Where a Crown Servant or Government Contractor, by virtue of his position as such, has in his possession or under his control any document or other article which it would be an offence under any of the foregoing provisions of this Act for him to disclose without lawful authority he is guilty of an offence if –
Safeguarding of Information. 8(1) Where a Crown Servant or Government Contractor, by virtue of his position as such, has in his possession or under his control any document or other article which it would be an offence under any of the foregoing provisions of this Act for him to disclose without lawful authority he is guilty of an offence if – a. being a Crown Servant, he retains the document or article contrary to his official duty; or b. being a Government Contractor, he fails to comply with an official direction for the return or disposal of the document or article, or if he fails to take such care to prevent the unauthorised disclosure of the document or article as a person in his position may reasonably be expected to take.
Safeguarding of Information. (a) In accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 671(a)(8), the Contractor shall establish and maintain safeguards which permit use of or disclosure of information concerning individuals placed with the Contractor by a Placing Agency only for purposes directly connected with the following: (i) The administration of DCS’ plan or programs under Title IV-E of the federal Social Security Act; (ii) Any investigation, prosecution, or criminal or civil proceeding conducted in connection with the administration of DCS’ plan or program under Title IV-E of the federal Social Security Act; (iii) The administration of any other federal or federally assisted program which provides assistance in cash, in kind, or in services directly to individuals on the basis of need; (iv) Any audit or similar activity conducted in connection with the administration of DCS’ plan or program under Title IV-E of the federal Social Security Act by any governmental agency or accrediting body authorized by law to conduct such audit or activity, subject to the limitations stated in subparagraph (b) below; or (v) Reporting and providing information to DCS or other appropriate authorities concerning known or suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect. (b) The safeguards provided will prohibit the disclosure of information to any committee or legislative body, other than to an agency referred to in subparagraph (a)(ii), above, with respect to an activity described in that clause, which identifies by name or address any applicant for or recipient of assistance under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act.
Safeguarding of Information. The use or disclosure by the Contractor of any information obtained as a result of performance under this contract concerning the AOC or the Court for any purpose not directly connected with the administration of the AOC's, the Court's or the Contractor's responsibilities with respect to services provided under this contract is prohibited except by written consent of the AOC or the Court.
Safeguarding of Information. (a) Merchant and its agents shall be in full compliance with Rules adopted by any Card Network relating to the privacy and security of Cardholder and Card transaction data, including without limitation the Payment Application Data Security Standard (“PA DSS”) and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (“PCI DSS”), as they may be amended from time to time. Information pertaining to such requirements may be found at ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇. PCI DSS and other industry aligned validation requirements collectively form the basis for each of the following Card Network compliance programs, with which Merchant must also comply: (i) the Cardholder Information Security Program (“CISP”) - VISA’s data security program; (ii) the Site Data Protection (“SDP”) - Mastercard’s data security program; (iii) AXP’s Data Security Operating Policy (“DSOP”); and (iv) the Discover Network Information Security and Compliance (“DISC”) - Discover Network’s data security program. Additionally, Merchant shall be responsible for demonstrating compliance by its agents for these programs. (b) Merchant shall be liable for all fines, charges and penalties that may be assessed by any Card Network as a result of transactions made by Merchant or Merchant’s noncompliance with the preceding requirements. Merchant also acknowledges that it may be prohibited from participating in Card Network programs if it is determined that Merchant is non-compliant. Merchant acknowledges that it may be subject to, and Servicers retain the right, to conduct or cause to be conducted an audit to verify Merchant’s compliance with the foregoing security requirements. Merchant must notify Servicers within twenty-four (24) hours after becoming aware of (i) any suspected or actual data security breach or (ii) any noncompliance by Merchant with the security requirements set forth herein. In such event, if requested by Servicers or Card Network, Merchant shall, at its own expense, (a) perform or cause to be performed an independent investigation of any data security breach of Card or Card transaction data by an authorized assessor acceptable to Servicers, (b) take all such remedial actions recommended by such investigation, by Servicers or by VISA, Mastercard, AXP or Discover, and (c) cooperate with Servicers in the investigation and resolution of any security breach. (c) Merchant will not, under any circumstances, disclose any Cardholder’s account number nor any information relating to any Cardhold...
Safeguarding of Information. The Contractor shall not use or disclose Personal Information in any manner that would constitute a violation of federal law, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HlPAA) or any regulations enacted or revised pursuant to the HIPAA provisions and applicable provisions of Washington State law. The Contractor agrees to comply with all federal and state laws and regulations, as currently enacted or revised, regarding data security and electronic data interchange of all Personal Information. The Contractor shall protect Personal Information collected, used, or acquired in connection with this Contract, against unauthorized use, disclosure, modification or loss. The Contractor shall ensure its directors, officers, employees, subcontractors or agents use it solely for the purposes of accomplishing the services set forth in this agreement. The Contractor and its Subcontractors agree not to release, divulge, publish, transfer, sell or otherwise make it known to unauthorized persons without the express written consent of Sno-lsle Libraries or as otherwise required by law. The Contractor agrees to implement physical, electronic, and managerial policies, procedures, and safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of data in any form. The Contractor shall make the Personal Information available to amend as directed by Sno-lsle Libraries and incorporate any amendments into all the copies maintained by the Contractor or its Subcontractors. The Contractor shall certify its return or destruction upon expiration or termination of this Contract and the Contractor shall retain no copies. If the Contractor and Sno-lsle Libraries mutually determine that return or destruction is not feasible, the Contractor shall not use the Personal Information in a manner other than those permitted or required by state and federal laws. Sno-lsle Libraries reserves the right to monitor, audit, or investigate the use of Personal Information collected, used or acquired by the Contractor throughout this Contract. The monitoring, auditing, or investigating may include, but is not limited to, “salting” by Sno-lsle Libraries. Salting is the act of introducing data containing unique but false information that can be used later to identify inappropriate disclosure of data. The Contractor shall notify Sno-lsle Libraries In writing within five (5) working days of becoming aware of any unauthorized access, use or disclosure. The Contractor will take steps neces...
Safeguarding of Information. The Consultant shall not use or disclose Personal Information in any manner that would constitute a violation of deferral law, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA) or any regulations enacted or revised pursuant to the HIPAA provisions and applicable provisions of Washington State law. The Consultant agrees to comply with all federal and state laws and regulations, as currently enacted or revised, regarding data security and electronic data interchange of all Personal Information.
Safeguarding of Information. The CONTRACTOR shall not use or disclose any information concerning the UNIVERSITY, or information that may be classified as confidential, for any purpose not directly connected with the administration of this CONTRACT, except with prior written consent of the UNIVERSITY, or as may be required by law.
Safeguarding of Information. Contractor shall not use or disclose any information concerning the State of Washington, or information which may be classified as confidential, for any purpose not directly connected with the administration of this Contract, except with prior written consent of Enterprise Services, or as may be required by law. Treatment of Assets. Title to all property furnished by Enterprise Services and/or Purchaser shall remain with Enterprise Services and/or Purchaser, as applicable. Any property of Enterprise Services and/or Purchaser furnished to Contractor shall, unless otherwise provided herein or approved by Enterprise Services and/or Purchaser, be used only for the performance of this Contract. Contractor shall be responsible for damages as a result of any loss or damage to property of Enterprise Services and/or Purchaser which results from the negligence of Contractor or which results from the failure on the part of Contractor to maintain, administer and protect that property in a reasonable manner and to the extent practicable in all instances. If any Enterprise Services and/or Purchaser property is lost, destroyed, or damaged, Contractor immediately shall notify Enterprise Services and/or Purchaser and shall take all reasonable steps to protect the property from further damage. Contractor shall surrender to Enterprise Services and/or purchaser all property of Enterprise Services and/or purchaser prior to settlement upon completion, termination, or cancellation of this Contract. Title to all property furnished by Contractor, the cost for which the Contractor is entitled to be reimbursed as a direct item of cost under this Contract, shall pass to and vest in the Purchaser upon delivery of such property by Contractor and acceptance by the purchaser. Title to other property, the cost of which is reimbursable to Contractor under this Contract, shall pass to and vest in the Purchaser upon (i) issuance for use of such property in the performance of this Contract, or (ii) commencement of use of such property in the performance of this Contract, or (iii) reimbursement of the cost thereof by the Purchaser in whole or in part, whichever first occurs. All reference to Contractor under this clause shall also include Contractor's employees, agents or subcontractors.