Common use of Information Security and Confidentiality Clause in Contracts

Information Security and Confidentiality. The Contractor and any of its subcontractors associated with this Contract will maintain reasonable and appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of DARS-related information and to protect against any reasonably anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of the information and unauthorized use or disclosure of the information in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations and DARS policies and procedures. 1. Different requirements apply to different types of contractors. Requirements that may apply include, but are not limited to: i. State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program at 34 C.F.R. Part 361; ii. Federal Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities at 34 C.F.R. Part 303; iii. Texas Health and Safety Code Sections 85.113 Workplace Guidelines for State Contractors and 85.115 Confidentiality Guidelines; iv. HIPAA privacy and security rules, 45 C.F.R. parts 160, 162 and 164;