General Conditions of Contract

41. Data Protection

41.1   

The Contractor shall not disclose or allow access to any personal data provided by the Council or acquired by the Contractor during the course of tendering for or executing the Contract, other than to a person employed or engaged by the Contractor or any Sub-Contractor, agent or other person concerned with the same.

41.2   

Any disclosure of or access to personal data allowed under Clause 41.1 shall be made in confidence and shall extend only so far as that which is specifically necessary for the purpose of the Contract.

41.3   

The Contractor shall store or process such personal data only at sites specifically agreed in writing, in advance, with the Council.

41.4   

If the Contractor fails to comply with the provisions of this Clause 41 the Council may determine the Contract by notice in writing to the Contractor provided always that such determination shall not prejudice or affect any right of action or remedy which shall have accrued or shall accrue thereafter to the Council.

41.5   

The decision of the Council upon matters arising under this clause shall be final and conclusive.

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