DATA-SHARING AGREEMENT CSD.PDF

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J-119 DSA (11/2013) ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY
Information Security Administration,
1720 W. Madison St., Site 820Z
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: (602) 771-2670 · Fax: (602) 364-0481
DATA-SHARING REQUEST/AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
REQUESTING ENTITY:
Maricopa County
Human Services Department
(DES Division/Administration/Program/Office Name or External Organization Name)
AND
DATA MANAGER: ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY
DBME Family Assistance Administration
(Division/Administration/Program/Office Name)
Effective Date: Agreement No.:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program
This document available in alternative formats by contacting: (602) 771-2670.

J-119 DSA (11/2013) - PAGE 2 Agreement No.:
SECTION I. REQUEST (Completed by Requesting Entity)
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1a. PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST (What information is being requested and why? How will it be used? Give details/specifics.)
This request will replace the prior DSA - 08035 for the continued system access to AZTECS for the
purpose of using client eligiblity for Food Stamp and TANF programs to determine eligibility for Human
Services Department (HSD) - Community Services Division (CSD) programs such as CSBG, LIHEAP
utility, and STCS/TANF assistance. Client information regarding DES benefits will be reviewed when a
client applies for assistance for programs administered by CSD. Information to be reviewed will include:
address; household members, Food Stamp/SNAP, UI and TANF verification. Access to this information
will ensure program compliance and will provide the services requested by low-income residents.
1b. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CONNECTIVITY
Connectivity to DES is through the ADOA AZNET – to the CITRIX - DES mainframe / CICS3 AZTECS
data via JAVA.
The requester enters all information required for successful communication between the requesting entity and the DES IT
Staff.
Contact Name (1): Margarita Leyvas Phone: (602) 506-4936
Contact Name (2): Tina Tegtmeyer Phone: (602) 506-4844
Contact Address: 234 N. Central Ave. #3000 Phoenix, AZ 85004
Contact (1) E-Mail Address: Contact (2) E-Mail Address:
leyvasm@mail.maricopa.gov TegtmeyerT@mail.maricopa.gov
Contact Fax No: (602) 506-4749

J-119 DSA (11/2013) - PAGE 3 Agreement No.:
SECTION I. (cont.) REQUEST (Completed by Requesting Entity)
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2. CITE LAW, REGULATION, DIRECTIVE OR OTHER BASIS FOR THIS REQUEST
HSD receives funding for services via contract with the AZ DES/DAAS. Those funds include: federal
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
(LIHEAP), and state Neighbors Helping Neighbors. These program services require verification of income
and U.S. citizenship/lawful presence to determine eligiblity. Both can be verified via SNAP, TANF CA, and
UI. For non recipients of these 3 programs, AHCCCS can be used to verify U.S. citizenship/lawful
presence.
3. WILL OTHER ENTITIES INTERFACE WITH YOUR AGENCY?
Yes No If Yes, identify entity and reason(s):
4. WILL IINFORMATION BE DISCLOSED/SHARED WITH ANOTHER ENTITY?
Yes No If Yes, identify entity and reason(s) for disclosure:
5. WILL DES DATA BE REPACKAGED/INCLUDED IN OTHER DATA BASES, FILES, TAPES, ETC.
Yes No If Yes, identify entity and reason(s):
6. DESIRED OUTPUT (Printout, tape, terminal access/display, etc.)
Information obtained will be printed and placed in confidential client files. These files are maintained in
locked cabinets.
7. DESCRIBE SAFEGUARDS IN PLACE TO GUARD AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS/DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION
The requester is complying with all applicable DES IT and security policies to ensure the protection of
confidential data. Client data is maintained in locked cabinets. Access to offices is restricted to employees
with specified badge access to our floor. Non-employees and general public must pass through our
building security station with guards. All staff complete the DES required security training. Employees are
required to maintain all access codes and passwords confidential.
PRINT NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED CONTACT PHONE NO. (602) 506-5911 DATE
FAX (602) 506-2613
Bruce Liggett, Human Services Director E-MAIL
MAILING ADDRESS/SITE CODE CITY STATE ZIP CODE
234 N. Central Ave. #3000 Phoenix AZ 85004-

J-119 DSA (11/2013) - PAGE 4 Agreement No.:
SECTION II. STIPULATIONS REGARDING THE USE OF INFORMATION
STIPULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE REQUESTING ENTITY:
1. Disclosure of the data provided to the Requesting Entity is not permitted unless specifically authorized.
2. Repackaging or redistribution of data or screens, or creation of separate files will not be permitted unless specifically authorized.
3. The data shall be used only to assist in valid administrative needs as stated in Section I, item 1 of this Agreement.
4. All data shall be stored in a physically secure facility.
5. All data in electronic format shall be stored or processed so that unauthorized persons cannot retrieve the information by means of a
computer, remote access, or other means.
6. Only authorized staff will be given access needed to accomplish the purpose(s) specified in Section I, item 1 of this Agreement.
7. All staff shall attend an authorized data security awareness training class, where they will be instructed on confidentiality, privacy
laws and penalties imposed when compliance is breached. All staff with access to DES systems and/or applications must complete
an annual recertification security awareness training class as scheduled by DES.
8. A Request for Terminal Access and Other Activity (J-125) shall be used to request specific access for each authorized staff
member and must be signed by the staff supervisor or designee.
9. All authorized staff is required to sign a User Affirmation Statement (J-129), as a condition for using requested data. This
affirmation statement must be resigned at three (3) year intervals as scheduled by DES.
10. Any personnel changes requiring change or removal of access as described in Section I, item 1 of this Agreement, shall be reported
promptly to the respective data security analyst.
11. Federal and state audit and data security personnel may have access to offices and records of the requesting entity to monitor or
verify compliance with this agreement.
12. This Data-Sharing Agreement will remain in effect for 10 years from the effective date unless otherwise stipulated in Section III
or overridden by the Contract, a Memorandum Of Understanding or an InterAgency Agreement. If length is overridden by another
document, please reference the document in Section III.
STIPULATIONS APPLICABLE TO PROVIDER:
1. DES will use the Requesting Entity employee identifying information solely for the purpose of establishing on-line access.
2. Only authorized DES employees will have access to requesting agency employee data.
3. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local privacy regulations, DES will protect all information collected from the
Requesting Entity.
STIPULATIONS APPLICABLE TO HIPAA – HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY & ACCOUNTABILITY ACT:
1. All staff shall attend an authorized HIPAA awareness training class, where they will be instructed on confidentiality, privacy,
information safeguards and penalties imposed when compliance is breached.
2. If applicable, there is a “Business Associate Contract” [45 CFR 164.502(e), 154.504(e). 164.532(d) & (e)] on file and will be
attached to this data sharing agreement as an addendum.

J-119 DSA (11/2013) - PAGE 5 Agreement No.:
SECTION III. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DSA will be for 5 years beginning the date of approval, unless there is a change to any of the following:
entity name, location, ownership, access method or role privileges which would require a new DSA - J-119 be
submitted.
Print Name PHONE NO. DATE
Signature ___________________________________________ ( ) -
SECTION IV (A). RECOMMENDATIONS (Completed by the data managing program)
Recommend APPROVAL
Request is not recommended for approval.
Print Name SITE CODE PHONE NO. DATE
( ) -
Signature
_______________________________________
SECTION IV (B). HIPAA RECOMMENDATIONS (Completed by the HIPAA DIVISION PRIVACY OFFICER)
Recommend APPROVAL
Request is not recommended for approval.
Print Name SITE CODE PHONE NO. DATE
( ) -
Signature
_______________________________________

J-119 DSA (11/2013) - PAGE 6 Agreement No.:
SECTION V. APPROVAL (Completed by the requesting entity and the data managing program)
I attest to the correctness of the information provided in Section I and agree to the stipulations and costs listed in
Section II and III. I agree to comply with all provisions of the DES Data Security Policy. Should any violations of the
DES Data Security Policy occur, this Agreement may be terminated. I further understand that DES will periodically
review the terms of the Agreement to ensure it conforms with DES Policies and Procedures. In the event changes in
either federal or state law or regulations occur that conflict with the terms of the Agreement or render the terms of the
Agreement void, impracticable, or otherwise impossible, this Agreement will terminate immediately. A new Agreement
or an amendment to the existing Agreement will be initiated to provide for any changes, which cannot be
accommodated within the provisions of the existing Agreement. The Requesting Entity shall hold harmless and
indemnify the State of Arizona and its Department of Economic Security for any liability resulting from acts or
ommissions attributable to the Requesting Entity.
IN WITNESS HERETO, the PARTIES have executed this Agreement by signature of their duly authorized officials:
For the Requesting Entity:
Entity Name Maricopa County HSD/Community Services Division
Print Signatory Name Denny Barney
Title Chairman, MC Board of Supervisors
Signature
____________________________________
Date
For the Department of Economic Security:
Entity Name
Print Signatory Name
Title
Signature
____________________________________
Date
SECTION VI. APPROVAL (Completed by the Information Security Administration)
This signed Agreement meets all requirements necessary to permit the controlled sharing of the DES data while
simultaneously providing for the protection of the data. I certify that:
THIS AGREEMENT CONFORMS to DES Information Security Policy.
THIS AGREEMENT DOES NOT CONFORM to the DES Information Security Policy. Implementation of
this Agreement cannot proceed until the following action is taken:
Carl Carpenter
DES Chief Information Security Officer
(Signature) (Title) (DATE)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program
• Under Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI & VII), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA),
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title II of the Genetic Information
Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008; the Department prohibits discrimination in admissions, programs, services, activities,
or employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics and retaliation. The Department
must make a reasonable accommodation to allow a person with a disability to take part in a program, service or activity. For
example, this means if necessary, the Department must provide sign language interpreters for people who are deaf, a
wheelchair accessible location, or enlarged print materials. It also means that the Department will take any other reasonable
action that allows you to take part in and understand a program or activity, including making reasonable changes to an
activity. If you believe that you will not be able to understand or take part in a program or activity because of your disability,
please let us know of your disability needs in advance if at all possible. To request this document in alternative format or for
further information about this policy, contact Paul Chalker, DTS Information Risk Management, 602-771-2675; TTY/TDD
Services: 7-1-1. • Free language assistance for DES services is available upon request.