SECURITY AND VETTING Clause Samples
The SECURITY AND VETTING clause establishes requirements for background checks and security clearances for individuals involved in performing contractual work. It typically outlines the standards and procedures for vetting personnel, such as criminal record checks or verification of qualifications, and may specify the level of access granted based on clearance results. This clause ensures that only trustworthy and qualified individuals are permitted to access sensitive information or work in secure environments, thereby reducing the risk of security breaches and protecting the interests of the contracting parties.
SECURITY AND VETTING. The Supplier recognises and accepts that the Customer and its Cash Centres are deemed National Key Points in terms of the National Key Points Act 102 of 1980 and the performance of its obligations at the Delivery Address(es) in terms of this Agreement will at all times be subject to the Customer’s security requirements (“Security Rules”) set out below. The Supplier will ensure that the Employees comply with all security related instructions issued by or on behalf of the Customer while such Employees are on the Customer's premises. The Supplier acknowledges and accepts that the Customer may at any time, and at its sole discretion, require it to remove any specific Employee from the Customer's premises; The Supplier acknowledges and accepts the right of the Customer and its personnel to search the Employees and their baggage at any time while such Employees are on the Customer's premises. The Customer's security personnel will screen all equipment brought onto the Customer's premises by the Supplier or its Employees. No photographic or electronic records or images of the interior and/or exterior of the Customer's premises may be taken without the prior written consent of the Customer. If such consent is granted, all photographs and other images will be taken under the direct supervision of an authorised representative of the Customer. In the event of a sale, acquisition, merger, or other change of control of the Supplier (a “Change Event”) the Supplier must notify the Procurement Division of the Customer of such Change Event within 1 (one) month of the change becoming effective. Upon being notified of a Change Event, the Customer will conduct the necessary due diligence checks on the Supplier. The Customer may, in its sole discretion, immediately terminate the Agreement should the Change Event pose any security, reputational and/or operational risk to the Customer. The Goods to be delivered and/or the Services to be rendered to the Customer are described in Schedule B and/or Schedule C, alternatively in the relevant SOW. This Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and terminate on the Expiry Date reflected in Schedule A, unless terminated earlier in terms of the Agreement. The Customer reserves the right to renew the Agreement on the basis as set out in Schedule A, on the same terms and conditions as contained in this Agreement. Alternatively, the Customer may enter into negotiations with the Supplier to incorporate new terms or to amend certain terms...
SECURITY AND VETTING. The Supplier recognises and accepts that the Customer and its Cash Centres are deemed National Key Points in terms of the National Key Points Act 102 of 1980 and the performance of its obligations at the Delivery Address(es) in terms of this Agreement will at all times be subject to the Customer’s security requirements (“Security Rules”) set out below.
SECURITY AND VETTING. SARS reserves the right at its sole and absolute discretion to do a security check on the Service Provider’s personnel, agents and/or sub-contractors involved with the performance of the Services. Where SARS finds an employee, sub-contractor or agent of the Service Provider to be a security risk, SARS will inform the Service Provider accordingly and the Service Provider shall replace such employee, sub-contractor or agent with another employee, sub-contractor or agent with equal qualification(s) and experience. The Service Provider will comply with all applicable SARS policies and procedures relating to access to SARS’s premises.
SECURITY AND VETTING. Each Partner has a legal responsibility under the Data Protection Legislation to ensure appropriate security measures are in place relating to the processing of personal data, including protection against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction or dame using appropriate technical or organisational measures. The data required for this agreement is personal data. For data matching purposes the data should be marked and or treated as OFFICIAL. More sensitive personal data discussed at multi-agency meetings e.g. criminal activity, health issues, should be considered to be “Official – Sensitive [Personal]” when applying the Government security classifications requirements in Appendix E for those organisations that have implemented this scheme. If the organisation has not implemented this scheme, it should handle the data in accordance with its own security policies. Any personal information shared under this ISA must only be accessible to and used by the partners’ employees to whom it is disclosed to carry out the purpose stated in this agreement and it must not be further used or disseminated.
SECURITY AND VETTING. 8.1 The information required for the agreement is personal data (including personal data relating to ‘Sensitive Processing’) and therefore should be considered to be “Official Sensitive” when applying the security requirements in Appendix C.
8.2 Any data shared under this ISA must only be accessible to and used by the partners’ employees to whom it is disclosed to in order to carry out the agreed purpose. It must not be further used or disseminated.
8.3 Partners must have an audit facility in place so that any access to the data shared under this ISA can be audited
8.4 A Controller may wish to undertake vetting checks on any persons having access to their data and further reserves the right to issue instructions that particular individuals shall not be able to participate in the purpose without reasons being given for this decision. This decision will be based upon the Organisation’s Vetting Policy. In addition a Controller may wish certain staff receiving their information to undertake their internal training to ensure it is at the same level as their own staff
9.1 A personal data breach/data breach means a breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure of, or access to, personal data transmitted, stored or otherwise processed. This includes breaches that are the result of both accidental and deliberate causes. Examples of breaches include, but are not restricted to, the following: The loss, theft or misuse of data or information. The transfer or disclosure of data or information to those who are not entitled to receive that information. Attempts (either failed or successful) to gain unauthorised access to data or the system. Changes to information or data or system hardware, firmware, or software characteristics without proper authorisation or consent. Unwanted disruption or denial of service to the system. The unauthorised use of the system for the processing or storage of data by any person.
9.2 Partners will follow the following procedure if there is a breach of this Agreement by a Partner or a third party who has received information under this agreement
9.3 Any incidents which may or may not amount to a breach as defined in 9.1 of this Agreement, must be reported to the Partner providing the information without undue delay in order to for Partners to mitigate any ongoing risks to the data subject and accordance with the agreed procedure.
9.4 The relevant Data Protection Off...
SECURITY AND VETTING. In this clause Z.3: Contractor's Personnel Vetting Procedure means the Employer's procedures for the vetting of Contractor's Personnel, as advised to the Contractor by the Employer. Employer's Personnel means all employees, agents, consultants and subcontractors of the Employer. Independent Safeguarding Authority is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Home Office set up under the provisions of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 and which is responsible for the decision-making and maintenance of two lists covering the children's and vulnerable adults' sectors. Relevant Conviction means a conviction that is relevant to the provision of the works or as listed by the Employer and/or relevant work of the Employer. The Vetting and Barring Scheme means the scheme set up under the provisions of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. Z.
SECURITY AND VETTING. The Supplier recognises and accepts that the Customer and its Cash Centres are deemed National Key Points in terms of the National Key Points Act 102 of 1980 and the performance of its obligations at the Delivery Address(es) in terms of this Agreement will at all times be subject to the Customer’s security requirements (“Security Rules”) set out below. The Supplier will ensure that the Employees comply with all security related instructions issued by or on behalf of the Customer while such Employees are on the Customer's premises. The Supplier acknowledges and accepts that the Customer may at any time, and at its sole discretion, require it to remove any specific Employee from the Customer's premises; The Supplier acknowledges and accepts the right of the Customer and its personnel to search the Employees and their baggage at any time while such Employees are on the Customer's premises. The Customer's security personnel will screen all equipment brought onto the Customer's premises by the Supplier or its Employees. No photographic or electronic records or images of the interior and/or exterior of the Customer's premises may be taken without the prior written consent of the Customer. If such consent is granted, all photographs and other images will be taken under the direct supervision of an authorised representative of the Customer.