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<br />Revised 1/24 8 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Develop and implement security and confidentiality plans required by the HUD HMIS <br />Standards. <br />2. Assist Partner Agencies to rectify agency data security and privacy concerns. <br /> <br /> <br />g) Satisfactory Assurances <br />It is understood that the HMIS will contain client information that may be subject to the privacy <br />and security protections and requirements of federal HMIS Standards, HIPAA Privacy Rule, other <br />law, and local HMIS privacy and security policies and procedures. The HMIS Lead Agency hereby <br />agrees that it will use protected client information only for purposes permitted by agreement <br />with Partner Agencies and as permitted by the applicable laws and standards. Further, the HMIS <br />Lead Agency agrees it will make use of all safeguards required by HUD Privacy Standards, HIPAA <br />Privacy Rule (where appropriate), other law, and local HMIS privacy and security policies and <br />procedures to prevent any unauthorized disclosure of protected client information. <br /> <br /> <br />4. Software Vendor <br />The selected software vendor and HMIS database must meet all HUD regulations and policies, and the <br />following requirements: <br />a) Ensure the HMIS design meets the federal HMIS Data Standards. <br />b) Develop a codebook and provide other documentation of programs created. <br />c) Provide ongoing support to the HMIS Lead pertaining to the needs of end users to mine the <br />database, generate reports, and other interface needs. <br />d) Administer the product servers, including web and database servers. <br />e) Monitor access to HMIS through auditing. <br />f) Monitor functionality, speed, and database backup procedures. <br />g) Provide backup and recovery of internal and external networks. <br />h) Maintain the system 24 hours a day, seven days a week. <br />i) Communicate any planned or unplanned interruption of service to the HMIS Lead Agency. <br />j) Take all steps needed to secure the system against breaches of security and system crashes. <br />Docusign Envelope ID: A01C3202-6374-48F7-86E4-5FD088283FBB