Nondisclosure and Confidentiality of Information Sample Clauses

Nondisclosure and Confidentiality of Information. To the extent permitted by law, Engineer must keep confidential the contents of all discussions with local, state, and federal officials, as well as the contents of all local, state, and federal records and all other information obtained during performance under this Agreement. To fulfill Engineer’s obligations under this Agreement, Engineer may be provided access to information, systems, operations, or procedures that are security sensitive or have been identified as confidential. This confidential information may include information from one of the government entity funding sources, such as a Texas or federal agency. Engineer and the person executing this Agreement on behalf of Engineer acknowledge that (a) access to this information (whether electronic, written or oral, formal or informal) is provided solely to Engineer for the purpose of discharging the duties in this Agreement, (b) premature or unauthorized disclosure of this information can irreparably harm the interests of County and may constitute a violation of state and/or federal law, and (c) the information may represent confidential or proprietary information, the release of which may be restricted or prohibited by law. Therefore, Engineer must (1) not access any information without express written authorization of HCED;