Local governments greatly benefit from technological advancements in their day-to-day operations and the services they provide to their constituents and frequently turn to the vast market of third-party software and other technology products designed for local governments or similar entities. Local government standard contract forms and templates are often inadequate at addressing risks associated with technology products and at ensuring vendor and local government compliance with laws respecting data privacy and security, intellectual property, and other cyber risks.

Read CIRSA’s new Blog Post to familiarize yourself with laws implicated by technology products and to view information in assists the reviewing and negotiating contract terms with vendors to mitigate liability risks.