THIRD PARTY/SUB-CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP Clause Samples

THIRD PARTY/SUB-CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP. 10.1 The Supplier shall ensure that, for any service required to supported by a third party, shall only be obtained from service providers capable of providing security controls no less rigorous than those that the Supplier is required to comply under the Agreement and this Schedule. Such services shall be provided under appropriate contracts which include as a minimum all security terms set out in this Schedule and the Agreement. 10.2 The Supplier shall ensure that all agreements with sub- contractors include a right for the Supplier to conduct a security assessment and/or audit for the purposes of ensuring they are meeting the Supplier’s obligations under this Schedule and the Agreement. 10.3 The Supplier shall have a documented process for assessing sub-contractors and other third parties for compliance with security controls requirements. The process shall include the scheduling of third-party assurance activity, identification of gaps, reporting and tracking of remediation where required. 10.4 The Supplier shall ensure that there is an agreed, documented process which is implemented for handling the termination of third-party agreements with third parties or sub-contractors.