Procurement Contracts: Data Security Clauses

Office of Management and Budget  is setting forth data breach standards for federal contractors. The requirements include:

• Required improved data security controls
• Timely contractor reporting of all cyber incidents
• Contractors will be required to undergo Security assessments
• Contractors may face continuous monitoring by the government agency
• Increased business due diligence before entering into a contract

Details about the OMB workgroup and proposals for contract reform are available at the Improving Cybersecurity Protections in Federal Acquisitions wesbite.