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Page 4 of 8 If you have a disability and need this document in another format, please call 1 -800-525-0127 (711-TTY relay). DOH 348-576 November 2017 f. Provider shall ensure that Provider’s privacy and security practices meet or exceed the standards set by state and federal law for the security of protected health information and as commensurate with Provider’s obligations under the law. g. Provider/Plan shall take all steps necessary to prevent unauthorized access, use, or modifications of IIS Immunization Data. h. Provider/Plan shall notify DOH at DOHPrivacyOfficer@doh.wa.gov of any suspected or actual security breach of IIS Immunization Data within two (2) business days of discovery. 8. OTHER FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE IN IIS. Plan/Provider may utilize without charge such other IIS functions as DOH specifically authorizes Plan/Provider to utilize. Attachment A describes IIS features and functions. 9. HOLD HARMLESS. DOH is not liable for any general, special, consequential, or other damages that may arise or claim to arise from any use of IIS Immunization Data by Provider/Plan, its employees, contractors, officers, agents, or affiliated persons. Provider/Plan shall indemnify and hold DOH harmless from any claim for damages that may arise or be claimed to arise from Provider/Plan’s transmission to IIS of immunization data that is knowingly or intentionally false, materially inaccurate, or materially incomplete. 10. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. The Period of Performance is 5 Years from Date of Execution unless earlier terminated as provided by this Agreement. 11. TERMINATION. a. Either Party may terminate this Agreement effective as of the end of any calendar quarter, provided the terminating Party gives written notice of termination to the other Party at least 30 days before the end of the quarter. b. Either Party may terminate this Agreement for cause after the other Party has failed to cure a material breach, provided the terminating Party gives the other Party written notice of breach and provides at least 14 days for the other Party to cure the breach. 12. SAVINGS. If funding from state, federal, or other sources is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way during the Period of Performance, DOH may, in whole or in part, suspend or terminate the Agreement, upon immediate notice, subject to renegotiation at DOH’s discretion under the new funding limitations or conditions. 13. AMENDMENT. The Parties may amend this Agreement by mutual agreement. Such amendments are not binding unless in writing and signed by the persons authorized to bind each of the Parties. 14. APPLICABLE LAW AND VENUE. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Washington. Venue is in the Superior Court of Thurston County. 15. CONTACT INFORMATION. The following persons are the contact for all communications about this Agreement.