I have been advised by the Central Connecticut Health District (District) that while in my position with the District I may have access to confidential information. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to, all citizen records and health information, employee or staff information, proprietary or financial information, marketing or business plans, software systems and products and any other data, files or records owned by or in the custody, possession, or placed in storage by the District. I acknowledge that I have been instructed that this information is private and must be kept confidential. I have been informed that I may access information in a manner consistent with the Freedom of Information Act, my approved job function and for conduct of work-related business only. I have been informed that I may not seek to gain access to confidential health information unless I require this information to perform my work-related responsibilities. I have been informed that I may not leave my computer unattended while online or share my user password with any unauthorized user. I have been informed that a citizen’s right to confidentiality of health and social information is protected by Connecticut State statute, federal law and the policies and procedures of the District. I have been informed that I must not share confidential information, except as required by the District’s policies and procedures and only within the legitimate scope of my position with the District. I have been informed that I must keep information confidential when off duty from my position and after I have terminated my position with the District. I have been advised that if I fail to keep information confidential, I may be subject to disciplinary action, including termination. I have been advised that if I violate a citizen’s right to privacy and confidentiality, I may be subject to civil and criminal legal action. In summary, I have been instructed that I must always uphold and enforce the District’s Confidentiality Agreement . I have been advised that this confidentiality requirement will survive the termination of my employment with the District.