Common use of Types of Data Clause in Contracts

Types of Data. “TxDOT Data” means TxDOT information, data, records, and information to which a Contractor-Related Entity has access, has possession, or is otherwise provided to the a Contractor-Related Entity by TxDOT, whether or not intended under or for the purposes of the agreement, including, without limitation, data generated or collected under this agreement, intellectual property created as a work for hire under this agreement, and Personal Identifying Information (as defined below). TxDOT Data is classified into the four categories that control applicability of security standards: Public, Sensitive, Confidential, and Regulated. See Section 4 for Definitions. Any data that a Contractor-Related Entity accesses and downloads from a TxDOT system, for use, manipulation, storage, or management is considered Confidential Data unless otherwise specified in writing by TxDOT.