Contracts for data processing or maintenance — Us Code Code § 5725
Us Code Code § 5725 — Contracts for data processing or maintenance. Reproduced from the official United States Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 5725. Contracts for data processing or maintenance
(a)
(1) the contractor shall not, directly or through an affiliate of the contractor, disclose such information to any other person unless the disclosure is lawful and is expressly permitted under the contract;
(2) the contractor, or any subcontractor for a subcontract of the contract, shall promptly notify the Secretary of any data breach that occurs with respect to such information.
(b)
(c)
(Added Pub. L. 109–461, title IX, §902(a), Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3456.)
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