Common use of Data Segregation Clause in Contracts

Data Segregation. a. Data must be segregated or otherwise distinguishable from non-DCYF data. This is to ensure that when no longer needed by the Contractor, all Data can be identified for return or destruction. It also aids in determining whether Data has or may have been compromised in the event of a security breach. As such, one or more of the following methods will be used for data segregation: (1) Data will be kept on media (e.g. hard disk, optical disc, tape, etc.) which will contain no non- DCYF Data; and/or;