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IV. Client's Rights The client has a right to receive a copy of this notice at the time of request. Each client has the right to receive the following, no later than five (5) business days of a written request: • A correction of inaccurate or incomplete PPI •.A copy of his or her consent form • A copy of his or her HMIS records • A current list of participating organizations that have access to HMIS data V. Data Use This Organization must protect HMIS data by ensuring that:. • A link to the Privacy Notice is accessed from the Organization's webslte. • LA/OC HMIS is not accessible to unauthorized users • LA/OC HMIS is only accessed by computers approved by the Organization • HMIS Users are trained regarding user responsibilities and conduct • HMIS Users sign and comply with the LA/OC HMIS User Agreement • HMIS Users forward a copy of a client's Revocation of Consent to the HMIS Administrator within 24 hours of receipt. VI. Responsibilities This Organization is responsible to ensure that: • The Notice Regarding Collection of Personal Information is posted at each intake desk or comparable location. • HMIS Users do not misuse the system • Clients are notified if a breach of their PPI is discovered • Any HMIS User who finds a possible security lapse on the system is obligated to immediately report it to the HMIS Administrator. - • A signed copy of the Consent to Share Protected Personal Information is retained fora period of seven (7) years after the PPI was created or last changed. VII. System Use Computer equipment and services provided by a CoC are intended only for U%/OC HMIS-related activities. Prohibited uses include, but are not limited to: malicious or illegal activities; unauthorized access; the creation, sending and/or storing of fraudulent, threatening, harassing, or obscene messages; inappropriate mass mailing (spamming, flooding, bombing); denial of service attacks; and the creation or intentional distribution of computer. viruses, worms, and/or Trojan horses. Equipment, if applicable: All CoC-provided computer equipment including, but not limited to, printers, scanners, laptops and monitors, were provided through grant funds from HUD. The maintenance and upgrades of these devices are subject to the requirements and funding limitations of the HUD grant. Maintenance and/or upgrade costs to equipment, incurred after the HUD grant funds have been exhausted, become the sole responsibility of this Organization. - Software, Licenses, and/or Services, if applicable: CoC-provided services to each organization may include, but are not limited to, purchasing and installing Anti -Virus Software and licenses, Firewall software and licenses, Windows software updates and High -Speed Internet Connections. The software and/or services are provided for HMIS purposes through HUD grant funds. The maintenance, upgrades and license purchases are subject to the requirements and funding limitations of the HUD grant. Additional maintenance, upgrades and license purchases, incurred after the grant funds have been exhausted, become the sole responsibility of this Organization. Version 1.5 Page 2 of 3 Modified 1012112015