Common use of Encryption of Mobile Devices Clause in Contracts

Encryption of Mobile Devices. Vendor shall prohibit the removal of portable computing and storage devices such as laptops, Blackberries, diskettes, cell phones, USB flash drives, CDs, and portable disk drives (collectively referred to as "Mobile Devices") that contain Citizens’ Confidential Information from Vendor’s secure offices unless Citizens’ Confidential Information is encrypted using a strong cryptographic protocol that is consistent with industry standards. In addition, files containing Citizens’ Confidential Information are not to be remotely downloaded on Mobile Devices or on publicly accessible systems such as Internet kiosks.