Common use of 3Subcontractors Clause in Contracts

3Subcontractors. Pursuant to §§ 164.308(b)(2) and 164.502(e)(1)(ii), Business Associate agrees it will not permit any subcontractors to create, receive, access, use, maintain, disclose, or transmit PHI in connection with, on behalf of, or under the direction of Business Associate in connection with performing its duties and obligations under the Contract unless and until Business Associate obtains satisfactory assurances in the form of a written contract or written agreement in accordance with §§ 164.504(e) and 164.314(a)(2) that the subcontractor(s) will appropriately safeguard PHI and in all respects comply with the same restrictions, conditions, and requirements applicable to Business Associate under the HIPAA Rules and this Agreement with respect to such information. In addition to the forgoing, and in accordance with the Contract, Business Associate agrees it will not permit any subcontractor, or use any off-shore entity, to perform services under the Contract, including creation, use, storage, or transmission of PHI at any location(s) outside of the United States.