Data_Security_and_Privacy_Terms_v1.1.docxData_Security_and_Privacy_Terms_v1.1.docx

This is a Data Security and Privacy Terms document for the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Bureau of Maternal, Child, and Family Health Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Program RFP for IT recruitment, training, and support services related to the electronic WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) eSolution. The document establishes the security and privacy requirements and contractual terms that bidders must comply with when providing training and support services for the modernization of Ohio's WIC FMNP, which is transitioning from paper vouchers to electronic benefits using the Homegrown online application platform. The document outlines mandatory data security protocols, privacy safeguards, and compliance obligations that vendors must implement to protect sensitive participant information and ensure the integrity of the e-benefits system during the recruitment and training of farmers and farmers' markets.

The Data Security and Privacy Terms document serves as a binding addendum to the contract opportunity and defines specific technical, administrative, and physical security controls required of the contractor. These terms establish accountability measures for handling confidential WIC participant data, outline breach notification procedures, and specify compliance with applicable state and federal privacy regulations. The document functions as a critical component of the vendor selection criteria and establishes ongoing performance obligations throughout the contract term related to data protection, system access controls, audit requirements, and incident response protocols.