Common use of Content and Data Protection Clause in Contracts

Content and Data Protection. a. Content consists of all data, software, and information that Client or its authorized users provides, authorizes access to, or inputs to the Cloud Service or information or data Client may provide, make available or grant access to, in connection with IBM providing other Services, such as consulting, maintenance, or Program support. Providing Content or otherwise using Cloud Services will not affect Client’s ownership or license rights in such Content. IBM, its affiliates, and contractors of either may access and use the Content solely for the purpose of providing and managing the applicable Cloud Services or other Services. IBM will treat all Content as confidential by not disclosing Content except to IBM employees and contractors and only to the extent necessary to deliver the Cloud Services or perform other Services.