OBLIGATIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF CONTRACTOR AS BUSINESS ASSOCIATE 1. CONTRACTOR agrees not to use or further disclose PHI COUNTY discloses to CONTRACTOR other than as permitted or required by this Business Associate Contract or as required by law.
2. XXXXXXXXXX agrees to use appropriate safeguards, as provided for in this Business Associate Contract and the Agreement, to prevent use or disclosure of PHI COUNTY discloses to CONTRACTOR or CONTRACTOR creates, receives, maintains, or transmits on behalf of COUNTY other than as provided for by this Business Associate Contract.
3. XXXXXXXXXX agrees to comply with the HIPAA Security Rule at Subpart C of 45 CFR Part 164 with respect to electronic PHI COUNTY discloses to CONTRACTOR or CONTRACTOR creates, receives, maintains, or transmits on behalf of COUNTY.
4. CONTRACTOR agrees to mitigate, to the extent practicable, any harmful effect that is known to CONTRACTOR of a Use or Disclosure of PHI by CONTRACTOR in violation of the requirements of this Business Associate Contract.
5. XXXXXXXXXX agrees to report to COUNTY immediately any Use or Disclosure of PHI not provided for by this Business Associate Contract of which CONTRACTOR becomes aware. CONTRACTOR must report Breaches of Unsecured PHI in accordance with Paragraph E below and as required by 45 CFR § 164.410.
6. CONTRACTOR agrees to ensure that any Subcontractors that create, receive, maintain, or transmit PHI on behalf of CONTRACTOR agree to the same restrictions and conditions that apply through this Business Associate Contract to CONTRACTOR with respect to such information.
7. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide access, within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt of a written request by COUNTY, to PHI in a Designated Record Set, to COUNTY or, as directed by COUNTY, to an Individual in order to meet the requirements under 45 CFR § 164.524. If CONTRACTOR maintains an Electronic Health Record with PHI, and an individual requests a copy of such information in an electronic format, CONTRACTOR shall provide such information in an electronic format.
8. CONTRACTOR agrees to make any amendment(s) to PHI in a Designated Record Set that COUNTY directs or agrees to pursuant to 45 CFR § 164.526 at the request of COUNTY or an Individual, within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of said request by COUNTY. XXXXXXXXXX agrees to notify COUNTY in writing no later than ten (10) calendar days after said amendment is completed.
9. CONTRACTOR agrees to make internal practices, books, and records, including policies and procedures, relating to the use and disclosure of PHI received from, or created or received by CONTRACTOR on behalf of, COUNTY available to COUNTY and the Secretary in a time and manner as determined by COUNTY or as designated by the Secretary for purposes of the Secretary determining COUNTY’S compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
10. CONTRACTOR agrees to document any Disclosures of PHI COUNTY discloses to CONTRACTOR or CONTRACTOR creates, receives, maintains, or transmits on behalf of COUNTY, and to make information related to such Disclosures available as would be required for COUNTY to respond to a request by an Individual for an accounting of Disclosures of PHI in accordance with 45 CFR § 164.528.
11. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide COUNTY or an Individual, as directed by COUNTY, in a time and manner to be determined by COUNTY, that information collected in accordance with the Agreement, in order to permit COUNTY to respond to a request by an Individual for an accounting of Disclosures of PHI in accordance with 45 CFR § 164.528.
12. XXXXXXXXXX agrees that to the extent CONTRACTOR carries out COUNTY’s obligation under the HIPAA Privacy and/or Security rules CONTRACTOR will comply with the requirements of 45 CFR Part 164 that apply to COUNTY in the performance of such obligation.
13. If CONTRACTOR receives Social Security data from COUNTY provided to COUNTY by a state agency, upon request by COUNTY, CONTRACTOR shall provide COUNTY with a list of all employees, subcontractors and agents who have access to the Social Security data, including employees, agents, subcontractors and agents of its subcontractors.
14. CONTRACTOR will notify COUNTY if CONTRACTOR is named as a defendant in a criminal proceeding for a violation of HIPAA. COUNTY may terminate the Agreement, if CONTRACTOR is found guilty of a criminal violation in connection with HIPAA. COUNTY may terminate the Agreement, if a finding or stipulation that CONTRACTOR has violated any standard or requirement of the privacy or security provisions of HIPAA, or other security or privacy laws are made in any administrative or civil proceeding in which CONTRACTOR is a party or has been joined. COUNTY will consider the nature and seriousness of the violation in deciding whether or not to terminate the Agreement.
Obligations and Activities of Business Associate Business Associate agrees to:
a. Not use or disclose Protected Health Information other than as permitted or required by this BAA, the Agreement, or as required by law;
b. Use appropriate safeguards, and comply with Subpart C of 45 CFR Part 164 with respect to electronic Protected Health Information, to prevent Use or Disclosure of Protected Health Information other than as provided for by this BAA;
c. Report to Covered Entity any Use or Disclosure of Protected Health Information not provided for by this BAA of which it becomes aware, including breaches of Unsecured Protected Health Information as required at 45 CFR 164.410, and any Security Incident of which it becomes aware;
d. In accordance with 45 CFR 164.502(e)(1)(ii) and 164.308(b)(2), if applicable, ensure that any Subcontractors that create, receive, maintain, or transmit Protected Health Information on behalf of the Business Associate agree to the same restrictions, conditions, and requirements that apply to Business Associate with respect to such information;
e. Make available Protected Health Information in a Designated Record Set to Covered Entity or to an individual whose Protected Health Information is maintained by Business Associate, or the individual’s designee, and document and retain the documentation required by 45 CFR 164.530(j), as necessary to satisfy Covered Entity’s obligations under 45 CFR 164.524;
f. Make any amendment(s) to Protected Health Information in a Designated Record Set as directed or agreed to by the Covered Entity pursuant to 45 CFR 164.526, or take other measures as necessary to satisfy Covered Entity’s obligations under 45 CFR 164.526;
g. Maintain and make available the information required to provide an accounting of Disclosures to the Covered Entity as necessary to satisfy Covered Entity’s obligations under 45 CFR 164.528;
h. To the extent the Business Associate is to carry out one or more of Covered Entity's obligation(s) under Subpart E of 45 CFR Part 164, comply with the requirements of Subpart E that apply to the Covered Entity in the performance of such obligation(s); and
i. Make its internal practices, books, and records available to the Secretary for purposes of determining Business Associate’s or Covered Entity’s compliance with HIPAA and HIPAA Regulations.
Obligations and Activities of Business Associates (1) Business Associate agrees not to use or disclose PHI other than as permitted or required by this Section of the Contract or as Required by Law.
(2) Business Associate agrees to use and maintain appropriate safeguards and comply with applicable HIPAA Standards with respect to all PHI and to prevent use or disclosure of PHI other than as provided for in this Section of the Contract and in accordance with HIPAA Standards.
(3) Business Associate agrees to use administrative, physical and technical safeguards that reasonably and appropriately protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic Protected Health Information that it creates, receives, maintains, or transmits on behalf of the Covered Entity.
(4) Business Associate agrees to mitigate, to the extent practicable, any harmful effect that is known to the Business Associate of a use or disclosure of PHI by Business Associate in violation of this Section of the Contract.
(5) Business Associate agrees to report to Covered Entity any use or disclosure of PHI not provided for by this Section of the Contract or any Security Incident of which it becomes aware.
(6) Business Associate agrees, in accordance with 45 C.F.R. 502(e)(1)(ii) and 164.308(d)(2), if applicable, to ensure that any subcontractors that create, receive, maintain or transmit PHI on behalf of the Business Associate, agree to the same restrictions, conditions, and requirements that apply to the business associate with respect to such information.
(7) Business Associate agrees to provide access (including inspection, obtaining a copy or both), at the request of the Covered Entity, and in the time and manner designated by the Covered Entity, to PHI in a Designated Record Set, to Covered Entity or, as directed by Covered Entity, to an Individual in order to meet the requirements under 45 C.F.R. § 164.524. Business Associate shall not charge any fees greater than the lesser of the amount charged by the Covered Entity to an Individual for such records; the amount permitted by state law; or the Business Associate’s actual cost of postage, labor and supplies for complying with the request.
(8) Business Associate agrees to make any amendments to PHI in a Designated Record Set that the Covered Entity directs or agrees to pursuant to 45 C.F.R. § 164.526 at the request of the Covered Entity, and in the time and manner designated by the Covered Entity.
(9) Business Associate agrees to make internal practices, books, and records, including policies and procedures and PHI, relating to the use and disclosure of PHI received from, or created, maintained, transmitted or received by, Business Associate on behalf of Covered Entity, available to Covered Entity or to the Secretary in a time and manner agreed to by the parties or designated by the Secretary, for purposes of the Secretary investigating or determining Covered Entity’s compliance with the HIPAA Standards.
(10) Business Associate agrees to document such disclosures of PHI and information related to such disclosures as would be required for Covered Entity to respond to a request by an Individual for an accounting of disclosures of PHI in accordance with 45 C.F.R. § 164.528 and section 13405 of the HITECH Act (42 U.S.C. § 17935) and any regulations promulgated thereunder.
(11) Business Associate agrees to provide to Covered Entity, in a time and manner designated by the Covered Entity, information collected in accordance with subsection (g)(10) of this Section of the Contract, to permit Covered Entity to respond to a request by an Individual for an accounting of disclosures of PHI in accordance with 45 C.F.R. § 164.528 and section 13405 of the HITECH Act (42 U.S.C. § 17935) and any regulations promulgated thereunder. Business Associate agrees at the Covered Entity’s direction to provide an accounting of disclosures of PHI directly to an individual in accordance with 45 C.F.R. § 164.528 and section 13405 of the HITECH Act (42 U.S.C. § 17935) and any regulations promulgated thereunder.
(12) Business Associate agrees to comply with any State or federal law that is more stringent than the Privacy Rule.
(13) Business Associate agrees to comply with the requirements of the HITECH Act relating to privacy and security that are applicable to the Covered Entity and with the requirements of 45 C.F.R. §§ 164.504(e), 164.308, 164.310, 164.312, and 164.316.
(14) In the event that an Individual requests that the Business Associate
(A) restrict disclosures of PHI;
(B) provide an accounting of disclosures of the Individual’s PHI;
(C) provide a copy of the Individual’s PHI in an Electronic Health Record; or
(D) amend PHI in the Individual’s Designated Record Set the Business Associate agrees to notify the Covered Entity, in writing, within five Days of the request.
(15) Business Associate agrees that it shall not, and shall ensure that its subcontractors do not, directly or indirectly, receive any remuneration in exchange for PHI of an Individual without
(A) the written approval of the Covered Entity, unless receipt of remuneration in exchange for PHI is expressly authorized by this Contract and
(B) the valid authorization of the Individual, except for the purposes provided under section 13405(d)(2) of the HITECH Act, (42 U.S.C. § 17935(d)(2)) and in any accompanying regulations.
(16) Obligations in the Event of a Breach.
(A) The Business Associate agrees that, following the discovery by the Business Associate or by a subcontractor of the Business Associate of any use or disclosure not provided for by this section of the Contract, any breach of Unsecured protected health information, or any Security Incident, it shall notify the Covered Entity of such Breach in accordance with Subpart D of Part 164 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations and this Section of the Contract.
(B) Such notification shall be provided by the Business Associate to the Covered Entity without unreasonable delay, and in no case later than 30 days after the Breach is discovered by the Business Associate, or a subcontractor of the Business Associate, except as otherwise instructed in writing by a law enforcement official pursuant to 45 C.F.R. 164.412. A Breach is considered discovered as of the first day on which it is, or reasonably should have been, known to the Business Associate or its subcontractor. The notification shall include the identification and last known address, phone number and email address of each Individual (or the next of kin of the individual if the Individual is deceased) whose Unsecured protected health information has been, or is reasonably believed by the Business Associate to have been, accessed, acquired, or disclosed during such Breach.
(C) The Business Associate agrees to include in the notification to the Covered Entity at least the following information:
1. A description of what happened, including the date of the Breach; the date of the discovery of the Breach; the unauthorized person, if known, who used the PHI or to whom it was disclosed; and whether the PHI was actually acquired or viewed.
2. A description of the types of Unsecured protected health information that were involved in the Breach (such as full name, Social Security number, date of birth, home address, account number, or disability code).
3. The steps the Business Associate recommends that Individual(s) take to protect themselves from potential harm resulting from the Breach.
4. A detailed description of what the Business Associate is doing or has done to investigate the Breach, to mitigate losses, and to protect against any further Breaches.
5. Whether a law enforcement official has advised the Business Associate, either verbally or in writing, that he or she has determined that notification or notice to Individuals or the posting required under 45 C.F.R.
Responsibilities of Business Associate Business Associate agrees:
Obligations of Business Associate a. Business Associate agrees to not use or disclose Protected Health Information other than as permitted or required by this Agreement or as Required By Law.
b. Business Associate agrees to use appropriate safeguards to prevent use or disclosure of the Protected Health Information other than as provided for by this Agreement.
c. Business Associate agrees to mitigate, to the extent practicable, any harmful effect that is known to Business Associate of a use or disclosure of Protected Health Information by Business Associate in violation of the requirements of this Agreement.
d. Business Associate agrees to report to Covered Entity any use or disclosure of the Protected Health Information not provided for by this Agreement of which it becomes aware.
e. Business Associate agrees to ensure that any agent, including a subcontractor, to whom it provides Protected Health Information received from, or created or received by Business Associate on behalf of Covered Entity, agrees to the same restrictions and conditions that apply through this Agreement to Business Associate with respect to such information.
f. Business Associate agrees to provide access, at the request of Covered Entity, to Protected Health Information in a Designated Record Set to Covered Entity or, as directed by Covered Entity, to an Individual in order to meet the requirements under 45 CFR 164.524.
g. Business Associate agrees, at the request of the Covered Entity, to make any amendment(s) to Protected Health Information in a Designated Record Set that the Covered Entity directs or agrees to pursuant to 45 CFR 164.526.
h. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, Business Associate agrees to make internal practices, books, and records, including policies and procedures and Protected Health Information, relating to the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information received from, or created or received by Business Associate on behalf of, Covered Entity available to the Covered Entity, or to the Davidson County Department of Social Services, in a time and manner designated by the Secretary, for purposes of the Davidson County Department of Social Services determining Covered Entity's compliance with the Privacy Rule.
i. Business Associate agrees to document such disclosures of Protected Health Information and information related to such disclosures as would be required for Covered Entity to respond to a request by an Individual for an accounting of disclosures of Protected Health Information in accordance with 45 CFR 164.528, and to provide this information to Covered Entity or an Individual to permit such a response.
Permitted Uses and Disclosures of Phi by Business Associate Except as otherwise indicated in this Agreement, Business Associate may use or disclose PHI, inclusive of de-identified data derived from such PHI, only to perform functions, activities or services specified in this Agreement on behalf of DHCS, provided that such use or disclosure would not violate HIPAA or other applicable laws if done by DHCS.
Business Associate Obligations Business Associate agrees to comply with applicable federal confidentiality and security laws, specifically the provisions of the HIPAA Rules and the HITECH Act applicable to business associates, including:
2.1 Use and Disclosure of PHI. Except as otherwise permitted by this Agreement, the HIPAA Rules, or applicable law, Business Associate shall not make any uses or disclosures of PHI except as necessary to provide services to, or on behalf of, Covered Entity as described in the Underlying Agreement, and shall not use or disclose PHI that would violate the HIPAA Rules or HITECH Act if used or disclosed by Covered Entity; provided, however, Business Associate may use and disclose PHI as necessary for the proper management and administration of Business Associate, or to carry out its legal responsibilities, consistent with Covered Entity’s minimum necessary policies and procedures. Business Associate may not use or disclose PHI which it creates, receives, maintains or transmits for or on behalf of the Covered Entity for any purpose except as otherwise provided by the Agreement and this BAA. Business Associate agrees to review and understand any state privacy and security laws to the extent that such laws are not preempted by HIPAA, as may be amended from time to time. Business Associate acknowledges that it shall comply specifically with the HIPAA Security Rule, and, to the extent that Business Associate is to carry out one or more of Covered Entity’s obligations under the Privacy Rule, it shall comply with the requirements of the Privacy Rule which apply to Covered Entity in the performance of such obligation(s). Business Associate shall in such cases:
2.1.1 provide information to members of its workforce using or disclosing PHI regarding the confidentiality requirements in the HIPAA Rules and this Agreement;
2.1.2 obtain reasonable assurances, in writing from the person or entity to whom the PHI is disclosed that: (i) the PHI will be held in confidence and further used and disclosed only as required by law or for the purpose for which it was disclosed to the person or entity; and (ii) the person or entity will notify Business Associate of any instances of which it is aware in which confidentiality of the PHI has been breached; and
2.1.3 agree to notify the Privacy Officer of Covered Entity of any instances of which it is aware in which the PHI is used or disclosed for a purpose that is not otherwise provided for in this Agreement or for a purpose not expressly permitted by the HIPAA Rules or HITECH Act.
2.2 Marketing; Sale of PHI. Business Associate may not use or disclose PHI for marketing purposes. Marketing includes any communication which would encourage the recipient to use or purchase a product or service. Business Associate may not use or disclose PHI where it has directly or indirectly received remuneration, financial or otherwise, from or on behalf of the recipient of the PHI in exchange for the PHI. “Sale” is not limited to circumstances where a transfer of ownership occurs, and would include access, license or lease agreements.
Permitted Uses and Disclosure by Business Associate (1) General Use and Disclosure Provisions Except as otherwise limited in this Section of the Contract, Business Associate may use or disclose PHI to perform functions, activities, or services for, or on behalf of, Covered Entity as specified in this Contract, provided that such use or disclosure would not violate the HIPAA Standards if done by Covered Entity or the minimum necessary policies and procedures of the Covered Entity.
Responsibilities of Customer 5.1 To the extent that the Supplier requires access to the Customer Site to perform the Services, the Customer shall provide such access during Normal Business Hours and to provide a suitable work environment to enable the Supplier to perform such Services subject to the Supplier complying with such internal policies and procedures of the Customer (including those relating to security and health and safety) as may be notified to the Supplier in writing from time to time.
5.2 The Customer shall co-operate with the Supplier in all matters relating to the Services and shall appoint a Representative (“Customer Representative”), who shall have authority to commit the Customer on all matters relating to the relevant Service.
5.3 The Customer agrees and acknowledges the terms of the applicable Licence Agreements, Customer Agreement and that such terms shall form part of this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, in the event the applicable Licence Agreements and/or Customer Agreement is not applicable to the Services being received or delivered by the Supplier to the Customer under this Agreement, such agreements shall not apply.
5.4 Customer shall;
(a) adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy;
(b) be a bona fide licenced user of all Third-Party Software used in the provision of the Services;
(c) co-operate with the Supplier in all matters relating to the Services as reasonably requested by the Supplier;
(d) adhere to the dates scheduled for provision of Services by the Supplier to the Customer as stated in the applicable Statement of Work or otherwise agreed between the Parties in writing. In the event the Customer wishes to reschedule or cancel the dates for the provision of Services, liquidated damages (“Liquidated Damages”) will become payable from the Customer to Supplier on the following basis:
(i) If dates are changed or cancelled at the Customer’s request more than 14 days before the scheduled start date no Liquidated Damages are payable.
(ii) If dates are changed or cancelled between 7 days and 14 days before the scheduled start date Liquidated Damages equivalent to 50% of the Fees for the Services to be provided at that time will be payable.
(iii) If dates are changed or cancelled less than 7 days before the scheduled start date Liquidated Damages equivalent to 100% of the Fees for the Services to be provided at that time will be payable.
(e) inform the Supplier of all health and safety rules and regulations and any other reasonable security requirements that apply at any of the Customer’s premises;
(f) in respect of any Microsoft funded services, sign and deliver the Microsoft Proof of Execution (XXX) within 7 days of the date of issue by Microsoft. In the event that the Customer does not return the XXX within the 7 days’ notice period, the Supplier may be entitled to charge the Customer the amounts directly and the Customer shall follow the payment terms in this Agreement.;
(g) maintain continuous global admin access to the Customer’s relevant Microsoft
(h) Where a Microsoft Cloud service is deployed / utilised within the project the Customer shall assign the Supplier to be the Digital Partner of Record for a minimum of twelve (12) months from project completion date;
(i) provide appropriate hardware interface, software and access authorisation to enable remote diagnosis, should such capability be required;
(j) provide all information and make available all resources as reasonably requested by Supplier in the execution of its obligations under this Agreement;
(k) use all reasonable efforts to follow the reasonable instructions of Supplier support personnel with respect to the resolution of defects;
(l) gather all relevant information prior to requesting assistance in respect of any defects including detailed defect description, and procedures required to replicate a problem if possible. Any additional information which may help in the diagnosis of a defect should be included such as network configuration details;
(m) agree that if, in the course of performing the Services, it is reasonably necessary for the Supplier’s performance of its obligations under a Statement of Work for Supplier to access or use any equipment, software or data of the Customer (or which is in the possession of the Customer) then it shall where it is able to do so grant to Supplier a non-exclusive, royalty free, terminable licence to use the same solely for the purpose of delivering the Services only for as long as is strictly necessary to deliver such Services; and
(n) provide network and user access between Customer’s and Supplier’s data centres.
5.5 To the extent that the Supplier requires access to the Customer’s Operating Environment to perform the Dedicated Support, the Customer shall use reasonable endeavours to provide such access during Normal Business Hours and to provide a suitable work environment to enable the Supplier to perform such Dedicated Support subject to the Supplier complying with such internal policies and procedures of the Customer (including those relating to security and health and safety) as may be notified to the Supplier in writing from time to time.
5.6 The Customer shall (unless otherwise specified in the Statement of Work or as otherwise set out in this Agreement):
(a) use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with this Agreement;
(b) keep secure from third parties any passwords issued to the Customer by the Supplier;
(c) install or, permit the Supplier to install, the current version of software required to provide the Dedicated Support from time to time when upgrades or fixes occur and to provide a reasonable level of assistance in implementation and testing;
(d) provide notice of intention to change applicable Customer-side Equipment or Customer Operating Environment or data-feeds that will directly impact the Dedicated Support;
(e) comply with all applicable laws and regulations with respect to its activities under this Agreement, including those set out in Clause 20;
(f) carry out all other Customer responsibilities set out in this Agreement and the Statement of Work in a timely and efficient manner. In the event of any delays in the Customer's provision of such assistance as agreed by the Parties, the Supplier may adjust any timetable or delivery schedule set out in this Agreement as reasonably necessary;
(g) use the Third-Party Software and/or Software correctly in accordance with its operating instructions;
(h) notify Supplier promptly of any problems with the Third-Party Software and/or Software; and
(i) use only versions of the Third-Party Software and/or Software covered by Microsoft in mainstream or extended support unless otherwise agreed in writing.
5.7 In the event that the Customer is in breach of its obligations under the Agreement (excluding payment obligations) then the Supplier shall provide written notice of such breach, specifying in detail the nature of the breach and providing thirty (30) Business Days’ notice to remedy such breach if capable of remedy. If the Customer fails to remedy such breach the Supplier shall be entitled to terminate or suspend the Services without prejudice to any pre-existing rights and obligations of either Party. The Supplier shall have no liability or responsibility should the Services fail to comply with the Statement of Work and/or Service Level Agreements as a direct result of the Customer (including without limitation any of its employees, subcontractors or any of its staff) being in breach of the Agreement.
5.8 In the event that the Customer is in breach of its payment obligations under the Agreement then the Supplier shall provide written notice of such breach, specifying in detail the nature of the breach and providing thirty (30) days notice to remedy such breach if capable of remedy. If the Customer fails to remedy such breach the Supplier shall be entitled to terminate or suspend the Services without prejudice to any pre- existing rights and obligations of either Party. The Supplier shall have no liability or responsibility should the Services fail to comply with the Statement of Work and/or Service Level Agreements as a direct result of the Customer (including without limitation any of its employees, subcontractors or any of its staff) being in breach of the Agreement.
Permitted Uses and Disclosures by Business Associate Except as otherwise limited by this Agreement, Business Associate may make any uses and disclosures of Protected Health Information necessary to perform its services to Covered Entity and otherwise meet its obligations under this Agreement, if such use or disclosure would not violate the Privacy Rule if done by Covered Entity. All other uses or disclosures by Business Associate not authorized by this Agreement or by specific instruction of Covered Entity are prohibited.
