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13. Compliance with Laws. The parties agree that all activity pursuant to this
<br /> Agreement shall be in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and
<br /> regulations as they currently exist or are amended, including, but not limited to laws related
<br /> to disclosure of confidential information obtained under this Agreement; data security and
<br /> electronic data interchange of confidential information; non-discrimination in employment,
<br /> services and publications; services to Limited-English-Proficient persons; equal treatment for
<br /> faith based organizations; political activity of County employees and officers; and conflict of
<br /> interest and kickbacks.
<br /> 14. Safeguarding of Confidential Information. The County shall not use or disclose
<br /> confidential information obtained under this Agreement in any manner that would constitute a
<br /> violation of federal law or applicable provisions of Washington State law. The County shall
<br /> protect confidential information collected, used, or acquired in connection with this
<br /> Agreement, against unauthorized use, disclosure, modification, or loss. The County shall
<br /> ensure its directors, officers, employees, subcontractors or agents use the confidential
<br /> information solely for the purposes of accomplishing the services set forth in this Agreement.
<br /> The County agrees not to release, divulge, publish, transfer, sell, or otherwise make
<br /> confidential information known to unauthorized persons without the express written consent
<br /> of the affected party or as otherwise authorized by law. The County agrees to implement
<br /> safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of confidential information.
<br /> The County shall notify the City immediately after becoming aware of any unauthorized
<br /> access, use, or disclosure of confidential information and shall take necessary steps to
<br /> mitigate the harmful effects of such use or disclosure.
<br /> 15. Hold Harmless and Indemnification.
<br /> 15.1 The County shall hold harmless, indemnify, and defend, at its own
<br /> expense, the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees and agents
<br /> from any loss or claim for damages of any nature whatsoever, arising out of the
<br /> County's performance or failure to perform under this Agreement, including but not
<br /> limited to claims by the County's employees or third parties, except for those
<br /> damages solely caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its elected
<br /> and appointed officials, officers, employees or agents.
<br /> 15.2 The City shall hold harmless, indemnify, and defend, at its own
<br /> expense, the County, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees and
<br /> agents, from any loss or claim for damages of any nature whatsoever, arising out of
<br /> the City's performance or failure to perform under this Agreement, including but not
<br /> limited to claims by the City's employees or third parties, except for those damages
<br /> solely caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the County, its elected and
<br /> appointed officials, officers, employees or agents.
<br /> 15.3 In the event of liability for damages of any nature whatsoever arising
<br /> out of the performance of the City and the County under this Agreement caused by or
<br /> resulting from the concurrent negligence of the City and County, their respective
<br /> officers, elected and appointed officials, employees and volunteers, each party's
<br /> liability hereunder shall only be to the extent of that party's negligence.
<br /> INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
<br /> REGARDING 2008 STOP GRANT Page 5
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