Information and Physical Access Security Clause Samples
The Information and Physical Access Security clause establishes requirements for protecting sensitive information and controlling access to physical locations where such information is stored or processed. It typically mandates that parties implement security measures such as password protections, encryption, and restricted entry to facilities, ensuring only authorized personnel can access confidential data. This clause is essential for minimizing the risk of data breaches and unauthorized disclosures, thereby safeguarding both parties' interests and complying with relevant data protection regulations.
Information and Physical Access Security. (The following Paragraph A of this article is not applicable to this contract, but is applicable to any HHS task order issued under this contract where it has been determined that:
(a) contractor personnel may require access to HHS-controlled facilities and/or information systems, including sensitive data/information, in order to perform the contract/order SOW/PW, and/or ; (b) the Homeland Security Presidential Directive's (HSPD-12) more stringent access procedures are expected to apply, because access will be routine and of long-term duration, or is routine and of short-term duration, but greater access controls are deemed necessary.)
Information and Physical Access Security