Common use of Restrictions and Confidential Communications Clause in Contracts

Restrictions and Confidential Communications. Business Associate shall restrict the Use or Disclosure of an Individual’s PHI within ten days of notice from Covered Entity of: a restriction on Use or Disclosure of PHI pursuant to 45 C.F.R. 164.522; or a request for confidential communication of PHI pursuant to 45 C.F.R. 164.522. Business Associate shall not respond directly to an Individual’s requests to restrict the Use or Disclosure of PHI or to send all communication of PHI to an alternate address. Business Associate shall refer such requests to Covered Entity so that Covered Entity can coordinate and prepare a timely response to the requesting Individual and provide direction to Business Associate.