What must happen to the City's data after the Agreement ends?

The requirement for the Contractor to purge data within 15 calendar days after the Agreement ends is crucial for protecting the privacy and security of sensitive information. This stipulation ensures that any data the Contractor has accessed or used during the course of the Agreement is properly and completely removed in a timely manner, thus minimizing the risk of unauthorized access or data breaches.

Purge refers to the complete deletion of data, which is particularly important when it comes to sensitive information that the City possesses. Ensuring this process occurs promptly reinforces accountability and helps to maintain compliance with privacy regulations that may govern how such data should be handled after the terms of the Agreement are concluded.

The other options involve actions that are less aligned with the need for immediate and comprehensive data protection, such as merely backing up data, which could inadvertently lead to potential exposure rather than purging the data completely. Keeping data for an extended period or transferring it without clear directives does not adequately safeguard the confidentiality of the City’s information.