Common use of Safeguarding of Information Clause in Contracts

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.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Child Placing Agency Contract, Child Placing Agency Contract

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 paragraph (6) (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 paragraph (a)(ii6) (a) (iv), 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.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Residential Treatment Services Provider Contract, Residential Treatment Services Provider Contract

Safeguarding of Information. (a) 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) 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) v. Reporting and providing information to DCS or other appropriate authorities concerning known or suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect. (b) 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.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Professional Services

Safeguarding of Information. (a1) 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: (ia) The administration of DCS’ DCS‟ plan or programs under Title IV-E of the federal Social Security Act; (iib) Any investigation, prosecution, or criminal or civil proceeding conducted in connection with the administration of DCS’ DCS‟ plan or program under Title IV-E of the federal Social Security Act; (iiic) 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; (ivd) Any audit or similar activity conducted in connection with the administration of DCS’ 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 paragraph E. (b2) below; or (ve) Reporting and providing information to DCS or other appropriate authorities concerning known or suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect. (b2) The safeguards provided will prohibit the disclosure of information to any committee or legislative body, other than to an agency referred to in subparagraph paragraph E. (a)(ii1)(d), 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.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Residential Treatment Services Provider Contract

Safeguarding of Information. (a1) 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: (ia) The administration of DCS’ DCS‟ plan or programs under Title IV-E of the federal Social Security Act; (iib) Any investigation, prosecution, or criminal or civil proceeding conducted in connection with the administration of DCS’ DCS‟ plan or program under Title IV-E of the federal Social Security Act; (iiic) 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; (ivd) Any audit or similar activity conducted in connection with the administration of DCS’ 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 (b2) below; or (ve) Reporting and providing information to DCS or other appropriate authorities concerning known or suspected incidents of child Child abuse or neglect. (b2) 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)(ii1)(d), 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.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Residential Treatment Services Provider Contract

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) 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 paragraph (6) (b) below; or (v) 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 paragraph (a)(ii6) (a) (iv), 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.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Residential Treatment Services Provider Contract

Safeguarding of Information. (a1) 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: (ia) The administration of DCS’ plan or programs under Title IV-E of the federal Social Security Act; (iib) 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; (iiic) 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; (ivd) 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 (b2) below; or (ve) Reporting and providing information to DCS or other appropriate authorities concerning known or suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect. (b2) 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)(ii1)(d), 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.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Adoption Services Contract

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-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 paragraph (b6)(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 paragraph (a)(ii6)(a)(iv), 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.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Residential Treatment Services Provider Contract

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 paragraph (6) (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 paragraph (a)(ii6) (a) (iv), 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.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Residential Treatment Services Provider Contract