Common use of Agents and Subcontractors Clause in Contracts

Agents and Subcontractors. Business Associate agrees to obtain written assurances that any agents, including subcontractors, to whom it provides PHI received from Covered Entity, or created or received by Business Associate on behalf of Covered Entity, agree to the same restrictions and conditions that apply to Business Associate with respect to such PHI, including the requirement that it agree to implement reasonable and appropriate safeguards to protect Electronic PHI that is disclosed to it by Business Associate. To the extent permitted by law, Business Associate shall be fully liable to Covered Entity for any and all acts, failures, or omissions of Business Associate’s agents and subcontractors in any breach of their subcontracts or assurances to Business Associate as though they were Business Associate’s own acts, failures, or omissions.