Common use of Data Protection and Handling Clause in Contracts

Data Protection and Handling. Grantee shall ensure that all State Records and Work Product in the possession of Grantee or any Subcontractors are protected and handled in accordance with the requirements of this Agreement at all times. Upon request by the State made any time prior to 60 days following the termination of this Agreement for any reason, whether or not this Agreement is expiring or terminating, Grantee shall make available to the State a complete and secure download file of all data that is encrypted and appropriately authenticated. This download file shall be made available to the State within 10 Business Days following the State’s request, and shall contain, without limitation, all State Records, Work Product, and any other information belonging to the State. Upon the termination of Xxxxxxx’s services under this Agreement, Grantee shall, as directed by the State, return all State Records provided by the State to Grantee, and the copies thereof, to the State or destroy all such State Records and certify to the State that it has done so. If legal obligations imposed upon Xxxxxxx prevent Xxxxxxx from returning or destroying all or part of the State Records provided by the State, Grantee shall guarantee the confidentiality of all State Records in Xxxxxxx’s possession and will not actively process such data. The State retains the right to use the established operational services to access and retrieve State Records stored on Grantee’s infrastructure at its sole discretion and at any time.