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Computer Policy/Confidentiality
Computers are Client’s property. Any learned information while on assignment is
considered proprietary and is not to be discussed outside work.
All Temporary Staff must sign a Confidentiality Agreement with your Supplier
Employer.
Privacy and Confidential Information
Confidential Information
Temporary Staff may not use, disclose or distribute any confidential information except
as necessary or required to perform the assignment. Confidential information includes
but is not limited to any information concerning client assets, products, medical or non-
public financial data, contract consultants, agents, policyholders, shareholders,
borrowers, customers, suppliers, internal programs or practices, technology and
technical data, trademarks, trade secrets and know-how, intellectual property and
existing or proposed Client investments. If there is access to confidential information,
you should use your best efforts to safeguard the information against any unauthorized
disclosure, misuse, loss or theft. For example: be aware when discussing business in
public places (airports, restaurants, etc.). Certain departments may have stricter
standards and/or legally-required standards regarding confidentiality. Consult with
your Client manager regarding any special confidentiality requirements in your area.
All materials containing confidential information shall remain the property of the Client
and you shall not retain such materials after the termination of your assignment. Even
after your assignment at the Client work site, you cannot use or disclose any
confidential information to anyone who is not authorized specifically by Client to
receive it.
Copyrights, Patents, and other Intellectual Property
During your assignment, you may have the opportunity to learn, work on or create
materials or projects that contain trade secrets, copyrighted information, or other
intellectual property information. Intellectual property includes but is not limited to
patents, patent applications, inventions, conceptions, ideas, know-how, specifications,
methods, techniques, computer programs, copyrightable works, and/or technical and
product information. All intellectual property that is conceived or created by you, alone
or with others, during your assignment that relates to the business of Client, is contained
within the deliverable requested by Client, or is conceived or created using resources of
Client, in whole or in part, shall be deemed the exclusive property of Client and you
shall assign your rights in such intellectual property to Client, where necessary, without
additional compensation. You are required to notify and fully disclose to Client the
development of such intellectual property. Whenever requested to do so by Client, you
must execute any and all applications, assignments or other instruments that Client shall
deem necessary to apply for and obtain Letters Patent of the United States or any
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