Common use of Appropriate Safeguards Clause in Contracts

Appropriate Safeguards. Contractor shall implement appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards as are necessary to prevent the use or disclosure of Protected Information other than as permitted by the Contract that reasonably and appropriately protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the Protected Information, in accordance with 45 C.F.R. § 164.308, 164.310, and 164.312. Contractor shall comply with the policies and procedures and documentation requirements of the HIPAA Security Rule.