Relating to creation and maintenance of an electronic database to provide information to certain members of the United States armed forces regarding the resources and benefits provided to veterans.

Contracts

• For VSOs: You must sign a Data Use Agreement (DUA) with the TVC. Legal counsel must review indemnification clauses, as state agencies rarely indemnify users against data breaches.
• For Private Sector: You must execute Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with eligible VSOs. These contracts should structure a "pass-through" marketing model (where the VSO sends your content to the veteran) rather than a data-transfer model, to avoid violating state privacy restrictions.

Hiring/Training

• Designated Access Personnel: VSOs must appoint specific staff members for credentialing. Shared logins will violate state cybersecurity standards.
• Data Privacy Training: Staff accessing the portal require training on handling Personally Identifiable Information (PII). A breach of this state database carries significant liability.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Access Logs: VSOs must maintain internal audit trails documenting which records were accessed and the specific "benefit or resource" purpose for each access.
• Application for Access: Eligible entities must file a formal application with the TVC proving 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) status and operational scope.

Fees & Costs

• Cyber Liability Insurance: VSOs accessing this database should increase coverage limits for "third-party data breaches" and "regulatory fines."
• No Statutory Fee: The bill does not currently impose a fee for accessing the database, though the TVC may address administrative costs in rulemaking.