The best 24 cyber security provisions in contracts

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1 Cyber Security: BIMCO Cyber Clause – West of England P&I Club

  • Author: westpandi.com
  • Published: 10/30/2021
  • Review: 4.94 (998 vote)
  • Summary: · In June 2019 BIMCO issued a Cyber Security Clause 2019 for incorporation in a wide range of maritime contracts. The clause provides an 
  • Source: https://www.westpandi.com/publications/news/archive/cyber-security-bimco-cyber-clause/

2 (PDF) Using contracts to reduce cybersecurity risks – ResearchGate

  • Author: researchgate.net
  • Published: 08/23/2021
  • Review: 4.71 (256 vote)
  • Summary: · PDF | Would we achieve higher standards for software and data security if contractors and subcontractors accepted stringent cybersecurity 
  • Source: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320536868_Using_contracts_to_reduce_cybersecurity_risks

3 Privacy & Data Security: Recent Approaches to Contract Drafting

  • Author: learning.bloomberglaw.com
  • Published: 10/10/2021
  • Review: 4.5 (417 vote)
  • Summary: In this webinar, we will focus on best practices and emerging trends for drafting and negotiating privacy and cybersecurity clauses in transactions 
  • Source: https://learning.bloomberglaw.com/catalog/product.xhtml%3Feid%3D31891

4 Data Security Contract Clauses for Service Provider Arrangements

  • Author: iapp.org
  • Published: 04/30/2022
  • Review: 4.37 (492 vote)
  • Summary: Kelley Drye offers these sample clauses for use in a services agreement that involves the use, storage or other processing of personal information by the 
  • Source: https://iapp.org/resources/article/data-security-contract-clauses-for-service-provider-arrangements-pro-customer/

5 Cybersecurity Requirements On Federal Government Contracts

  • Author: nasbp.org
  • Published: 10/01/2021
  • Review: 4.18 (556 vote)
  • Summary: FAR 52.204-21 requires federal government contractors to apply 15 safeguarding controls to protect contractor information systems when that information system 
  • Source: https://www.nasbp.org/pipeline/morearticles/cyber-reqs

6 Data Security Contract Clauses for Service Provider Arrangements

  • Author: content.next.westlaw.com
  • Published: 05/07/2022
  • Review: 3.88 (281 vote)
  • Summary: [Service Provider shall reimburse Customer for all actual [reasonable] costs incurred by Customer in responding to, and mitigating damages caused by, any 
  • Source: https://content.next.westlaw.com/practical-law/document/I2104df81ef0811e28578f7ccc38dcbee/Data-Security-Contract-Clauses-for-Service-Provider-Arrangements-Pro-Customer%3FviewType%3DFullText%26transitionType%3DDefault%26contextData%3D(sc.Default)

7 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

  • Author: federalregister.gov
  • Published: 05/15/2022
  • Review: 3.77 (592 vote)
  • Summary: · A new DFARS clause 252.204-7021, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Requirements, is prescribed for use in all solicitations and 
  • Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/09/29/2020-21123/defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-supplement-assessing-contractor-implementation-of

8 Contract Provisions to Mitigate Damage from Cyber Attacks

  • Author: lookingglasscyber.com
  • Published: 11/17/2021
  • Review: 3.49 (505 vote)
  • Summary: As this discussion illustrates, updating contracts on a regular basis is important for any organization. The leader in cyber security
  • Source: https://lookingglasscyber.com/blog/threat-intelligence-insights/using-contract-provisions-to-mitigate-potential-damage-from-cyber-attacks/

9 Drafting Effective Data Privacy and Security Provisions for Service

  • Author: mmmlaw.com
  • Published: 07/23/2022
  • Review: 3.24 (568 vote)
  • Summary: · It is common for service provider agreements to state data security requirements in general terms—for example, by requiring the provider to 
  • Source: https://www.mmmlaw.com/media/drafting-effective-data-privacy-and-security-provisions-for-service-provider-agreements/

10 Data Security Contract Clauses for Service Provider Arrangements

  • Author: uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com
  • Published: 11/10/2021
  • Review: 3.14 (366 vote)
  • Summary: Sample clauses for use in a services agreement that involves the service provider using, storing, or otherwise processing personal information
  • Source: https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/2-505-9027%3FtransitionType%3DDefault%26contextData%3D(sc.Default)

11 Cyber Security Clause 2019 – Bimco

  • Author: bimco.org
  • Published: 04/18/2022
  • Review: 2.9 (121 vote)
  • Summary: As part of the effort to address cyber security risks, BIMCO has developed a standard clause that can be used in contracts to allocate cyber security related 
  • Source: https://www.bimco.org/contracts-and-clauses/bimco-clauses/current/cyber-security-clause-2019

12 14 Cybersecurity Clauses to Know for Healthcare Technology

  • Author: huntermaclean.com
  • Published: 03/07/2022
  • Review: 2.83 (112 vote)
  • Summary: · 14 Cybersecurity Clauses to Know for Healthcare Technology Contracts · 1. Due Diligence on Vendor Related to Security. · 2. Data Center Location
  • Source: https://www.huntermaclean.com/news-publications/14-cybersecurity-clauses-to-know-for-healthcare-technology-contracts/

13 Contracts and Cyber Security: Two Ways to protect Your Business

  • Author: contractworks.com
  • Published: 12/10/2021
  • Review: 2.59 (93 vote)
  • Summary: · Companies can reduce the potential impact of unforeseen events by merely understanding its contract portfolio, particularly the clauses and 
  • Source: https://www.contractworks.com/blog/contracts-and-cyber-security-two-ways-to-protect-your-business

14 Cyber Security Sample Clauses – Law Insider

  • Author: lawinsider.com
  • Published: 09/15/2021
  • Review: 2.49 (67 vote)
  • Summary: Cyber Security. 35.1 The Supplier shall as a minimum have a valid Cyber Essentials Scheme Basic Certificate in place throughout the duration of this Contract
  • Source: https://www.lawinsider.com/clause/cyber-security

15 8 Ways to Shore Up Cybersecurity Agreements – CFO Magazine

  • Author: cfo.com
  • Published: 02/12/2022
  • Review: 2.56 (149 vote)
  • Summary: · Such agreements may be with cybersecurity services vendors, insurers, or any entity — for example, customer service management software vendors, 
  • Source: https://www.cfo.com/risk-compliance/2019/12/8-ways-to-shore-up-cybersecurity-agreements/

16 252.204-7000 Disclosure of Information. – Osd.mil

  • Author: acq.osd.mil
  • Published: 06/02/2022
  • Review: 2.43 (75 vote)
  • Summary: (b) The security requirements required by contract clause 252.204-7012, shall be implemented for all covered defense information on all covered contractor 
  • Source: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/html/current/252204.htm

17 Data Protection Contractual Language | EDUCAUSE

  • Author: educause.edu
  • Published: 07/03/2022
  • Review: 2.35 (75 vote)
  • Summary: Conveying the appropriate information security requirements, eliciting meaningful and specific responses to those requirements, assessing potential risks, and, 
  • Source: https://www.educause.edu/focus-areas-and-initiatives/policy-and-security/cybersecurity-program/resources/information-security-guide/toolkits/data-protection-contractual-language

18 Cyber-Insecurity: Understanding DoD’s New Cybersecurity Clauses

  • Author: event.on24.com
  • Published: 08/20/2021
  • Review: 2.14 (159 vote)
  • Summary: His government contracts endeavors include supply chain security counseling, contract disputes with federal entities, suspension and debarment proceedings, 
  • Source: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/2742162/4FDA6F3EA4C9AC498B433BE691E2409D

19 Cybersecurity Federal Acquisition Regulation Clauses in … – HG.org

  • Author: hg.org
  • Published: 09/24/2021
  • Review: 2.02 (97 vote)
  • Summary: Cybersecurity Federal Acquisition Regulation Clauses in Government Contracts … When contracting with the federal government in a business deal, the Federal 
  • Source: https://www.hg.org/legal-articles/cybersecurity-federal-acquisition-regulation-clauses-in-government-contracts-46191

20 Cyber security model clauses – Lexology

  • Author: lexology.com
  • Published: 02/27/2022
  • Review: 1.9 (181 vote)
  • Summary: · Insurance requirement – Model clause X.4 states that if specified in the contract, a contractor must take out and maintain insurance to protect 
  • Source: https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx%3Fg%3D144092e5-db2e-4e1f-999f-4b651b0d8287

21 52.204-2_Alternate I – Acquisition.GOV

  • Author: acquisition.gov
  • Published: 07/11/2022
  • Review: 1.86 (99 vote)
  • Summary: · 52.204-2 Security Requirements. · (a) This clause applies to the extent that this contract involves access to information classified ” 
  • Source: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-21-0

22 CYBER-SECURITY CONTRACT CLAUSES: Do Your … – LinkedIn

  • Author: linkedin.com
  • Published: 06/28/2022
  • Review: 1.87 (113 vote)
  • Summary: · Contractual controls can be placed on where data will be stored and how it is identifiable or if need be, encrypted. Background checks and third 
  • Source: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cyber-security-contract-clauses-do-your-contracts-address-humbert

23 Contract Language for Third Party Access to Sensitive Data (P3-P4)

  • Author: its.ucsc.edu
  • Published: 08/26/2021
  • Review: 1.65 (188 vote)
  • Summary: Data security contract language (Appendix DS):. If you are planning a contract where a non-UCSC third party will access, collect, process or maintain UC 
  • Source: https://its.ucsc.edu/security/appendixds.html

24 [PDF] Data Security Contract Clauses for … – Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

  • Author: kelleydrye.com
  • Published: 01/13/2022
  • Review: 1.58 (65 vote)
  • Summary: These sample clauses provide a general template to assist in preparing data security clauses for use in a services agreement that involves the use, storage or 
  • Source: https://www.kelleydrye.com/getattachment/0038cbca-f84d-4f80-9c29-477a5335c223/attachment.aspx