Common use of Data Storage and Backup Clause in Contracts

Data Storage and Backup. Contractor agrees that any and all MCSB protected information will be stored, processed, and maintained solely on secure designated servers and that no protected information MCSB at any time will be processed on or transferred to any portable or laptop computing device or any portable storage medium, unless that storage medium is in use as part of Contractor's designated backup and recovery processes. All servers, storage, backups, and network paths utilized in the delivery of the service shall be contained within the states, districts, and territories of the United States unless specifically agreed to in writing by an MCSB officer with designated data, security, or signature authority. An appropriate officer with the necessary authority can be identified by the MCSB Director of Technology for any general or specific case. Contractor agrees to store all MCSB backup data stored as part of its backup and recovery processes in encrypted form, using no less than 128 bit key.