Deletion/return Clause Samples
A Deletion/Return clause requires parties to either delete or return certain materials, documents, or data upon the termination or completion of an agreement. In practice, this clause typically applies to confidential information, proprietary documents, or any materials shared during the course of the business relationship, and may specify the timeframe and method for deletion or return. Its core function is to protect sensitive information and ensure that neither party retains unauthorized access to materials after the relationship ends, thereby reducing the risk of misuse or data breaches.
Deletion/return. Upon request by the Controller or without undue delay after completion of the contractual work – but at the latest upon termination of the Principal Agreement - the Processor shall, according to the Controller’s specification, return or destroy resp. delete in accordance with data protection legislations all documents that are in the Processor’s possession, results of processing, as well as datasets that contain personal data in the Controller’s responsibility, unless there is a legal obligation to store the personal data. The Processor shall inform the Controller of such a legal obligation, unless this is prohibited by law. The obligation to delete or return also applies to test and reject material. The deletion, destruction or complete return must be confirmed to the Controller in writing, stating the date. The plea of rights of retention, for example within the meaning of § 273 BGB, is excluded with regard to the processed data and the associated data carriers.
Deletion/return. Upon request by the Controller or without undue delay after completion of the contractual work the Processor shall, according to the Controller’s specification, return or destroy resp. delete in accordance with data protection legislations all personal data from the contractual relationship (this also applies to any existing copies), unless Union or Member State law requires storage of the personal data. The Processor shall inform the Controller of such a legal obligation, unless this is prohibited by law. The obligation to delete or return also applies to test and reject material. The deletion, destruction or complete return must be confirmed to the Controller in writing, stating the date. The plea of rights of retention, for example within the meaning of § 273 BGB, is excluded with regard to the processed data and the associated data carriers.
Deletion/return. On the end of the provision of the Services relating to the processing of Protected Data, at Your cost and Your option, Inoapps shall either return all of the Protected Data to You or securely dispose of the Protected Data (and thereafter promptly delete all existing copies of it) except to the extent that any applicable law requires Inoapps to store such Protected Data. This clause shall survive termination or expiry of this SSA.
Deletion/return. 9.1 Upon Customer's request, or upon termination or expiry of this DPA, ▇▇▇▇ shall destroy or return to Customer all Customer Personal Data in its possession in accordance with ▇▇▇▇’s then-current data deletion timelines and policies, which may be requested by Customer at any time. This requirement shall not apply to the extent that Miro is required by any applicable law to retain some or all of the Customer Personal Data, or to Customer Personal Data archived on back-up systems, which data Miro shall isolate and protect from any further processing except to the extent required by such law. The parties agree that the certification of deletion of Personal Data described in Clause 8.5 and 16.(d) of EU SCCs shall be provided by Miro to Customer only upon Customer's written request.
Deletion/return. Upon Customer's request, or upon termination or expiration of this agreement, Q4 Inc. shall destroy or return to Customer all Personal Data (including copies) in its possession or control (including any Personal Data processed by its Subprocessors). This requirement shall not apply to the extent that Q4 Inc. is required by any applicable law to retain some or all the Personal Data, in which event Q4 Inc. shall isolate and protect the Personal Data from any further processing except to the extent required by such law.
Deletion/return. Within 14 Business Days of the agreed date of Product closedown, at the Client’s cost and the Client’s option, Delib shall either return all of the Client Personal Data to the Client or securely dispose of the Client Personal Data (and thereafter promptly delete all existing copies of it) except to the extent that any applicable law requires Delib to retain such Client Personal Data.
Deletion/return. 9.1 Upon Customer's reasonable request, or upon termination or expiry of this DPA, Arista shall destroy or return to Arista all Service Personal Data (including copies) in its possession or control (including any Service Personal Data processed by its Subcontractors). This requirement shall not apply to the extent that Arista is required by any applicable law to retain some or all of the Service Personal Data, in which event Arista shall isolate and protect the Service Personal Data from any further processing except to the extent required by such law.
Deletion/return when the Supplier ceases to provide services relating to data processing, or at any other time if requested by ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, permanently delete/ securely destroy or return/copy to Dillon Bass (at Dillon Bass’ option) all Relevant Data in the Supplier’s possession or control – save that copies may be retained to the extent required by applicable law;
Deletion/return. The Processor shall promptly, and in any event within 30 days of termination of the Agreement or upon the Controller’s request, delete or return all copies of the Controller’s data, except where such copies are required to be retained in accordance with the Applicable Data Protection Legislation or where such destruction is not possible due to the decentralised blockchain storage system used by the Processor, provided that the processor will ensure the confidentiality of all such Controller data.
Deletion/return. At the end of the provision of the Services relating to the processing of Buyer Personal Data, at the Buyer’s cost and the Buyer’s option, the Supplier shall either return all of the Buyer Personal Data to the Buyer or securely dispose of the Buyer Personal Data (and thereafter promptly delete all existing copies of it) except to the extent that any applicable law requires the Supplier to retain such Buyer Personal Data.