Attachment 1-C - Information Security and Privacy Requirements.docx

This is an Information Security and Privacy Requirements document establishing mandatory standards for a Client Activity Tracking System three-year agreement with the State of California. The requirements document outlines comprehensive security and privacy controls that contractors must implement and maintain throughout the contract term, covering data protection, access controls, system security, and compliance with applicable state and federal privacy regulations. The document serves as a binding attachment to the procurement and establishes minimum technical and operational standards that all bidders must meet to be considered responsive to the solicitation.

The document specifies detailed information security requirements including encryption standards, authentication protocols, audit logging, incident response procedures, and data breach notification protocols. Privacy requirements address California's privacy laws, personal information handling procedures, and data retention policies. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with these requirements during the evaluation phase and maintain ongoing compliance throughout the three-year contract period. The requirements likely address protection of client personal information, system access controls, security testing and monitoring, vendor risk management, and incident reporting obligations, with specific technical specifications and frequency of compliance validation activities to be conducted by the State of California.