Common use of Return/Destruction of PHI Clause in Contracts

Return/Destruction of PHI. 15.1 Business Associate in connection with the expiration or termination of the Contract or Grant shall return or destroy, at the discretion of the Covered Entity, PHI that Business Associate still maintains in any form or medium (including electronic) within thirty (30) days after such expiration or termination. Business Associate shall not retain any copies of PHI. Business Associate shall certify in writing and report to Covered Entity (1) when all PHI has been returned or destroyed and (2) that Business Associate does not continue to maintain any PHI. Business Associate is to provide this certification during this thirty (30) day period.

Return/Destruction of PHI. 15.1 Business 15.1Business Associate in connection with the expiration or termination of the Contract or Grant shall return or destroy, at the discretion of the Covered Entity, PHI that Business Associate still maintains in any form or medium (including electronic) within thirty (30) days after such expiration or termination. Business Associate shall not retain any copies of PHI. Business Associate shall certify in writing and report to Covered Entity (1) when all PHI has been returned or destroyed and (2) that Business Associate does not continue to maintain any PHI. Business Associate is to provide this certification during this thirty (30) day period.