Confidential Information and Protected Health Information. Contractor is required to comply with Appendix B, Data Use, Security, and Confidentiality incorporated into this Agreement, and all applicable federal and state laws and administrative regulations governing use of Confidential Information and Protected Health Information (PHI). Contractor agrees to limit access to Confidential Information and Protected Health Information to the minimum amount of information necessary, to the fewest number of people, and for the least amount of time required to perform its duties under this Agreement. The obligations set forth in this Section shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
Confidential Information and Protected Health Information. Personally-identifiable information of individuals participating or receiving benefit under the Premium Assistance Program may include names, dates of birth and social security numbers ("Confidential Information"). Because of the sensitivity of such information, the Consultant shall keep such Confidential Information in confidence and take all safeguards and precautions to ensure the confidentiality of Confidential Information. The Consultant shall be liable for any breach of confidentiality by the Consultant and any subcontractor of the Consultant regarding such Confidential Information. The Consultant and any subcontractor of the Consultant shall use the Confidential Information only in performing the Consulting and Project Management Services. Confidential information shall not be used by the Consultant and any subcontractor of the Consultant, for purposes other than those stated in this Agreement, without the authorization of the individual whose Confidential Information is affected unless required pursuant to legal process or unless prescribed by statute or government regulation. The Consultant shall, however, disclose Confidential Information to the Board in cases involving actual or suspected fraud or misrepresentation. The Consultant shall comply with the requirements specified in the HIPAA Business Associate Agreement in its handling and use of Protected Health Information as defined in the HIPAA Business Associate Agreement.
Confidential Information and Protected Health Information
