Common use of Protection of Personally Identifiable Information and Protected Health Information Clause in Contracts

Protection of Personally Identifiable Information and Protected Health Information. (1) To the extent CONTRACTOR is provided, creates, or has access to, Protected Health Information (PHI), Personally Identifiable Information (PII), or any other legally protected confidential information or data in any form or matter (collectively referred to as “Protected Information”), CONTRACTOR shall adhere to all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations protecting the privacy of such information. CONTRACTOR shall adhere to all existing and future federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations regarding the privacy and security of Protected Information, including, but not limited to, laws and regulations requiring data encryption or policy and awareness programs for the protection of COUNTY Protected Information provided to, or accessed or created by, CONTRACTOR. (2) CONTRACTOR agrees to adhere to the applicable terms regarding the privacy and security of Protected Information as set forth in the COUNTY-entity agreements identified in Paragraph 1.8 of Section 1 of this Agreement (Contract Administration). CONTRACTOR shall also observe and comply with those requirements set forth in “Addendum For Contracts Involving Protected Information Subject to Confidentiality or Security Provisions of County’s Agreements with Other Entities” which is incorporated by reference herein, is on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and the Department, and is also online at: xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxx.