Amendment of Protected Health Information 8.1 To the extent Covered Entity determines that any Protected Health Information is maintained by Business Associate or its agents or Subcontractors in a Designated Record Set, Business Associate shall, within ten (10) business days after receipt of a written request from Covered Entity, make any amendments to such Protected Health Information that are requested by Covered Entity, in order for Covered Entity to meet the requirements of 45 C.F.R. § 164.526.
8.2 If any Individual requests an amendment to Protected Health Information directly from Business Associate or its agents or Subcontractors, Business Associate shall notify Covered Entity in writing within five (5) days of the receipt of the request. Whether an amendment shall be granted or denied shall be determined by Covered Entity.
Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information The Business Associate must not use or further disclose protected health information other than as permitted or required by the Contract or as required by law. The Business Associate must not use or further disclose protected health information in a manner that would violate the requirements of HIPAA Regulations.
ACCESS TO PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION 7.1 To the extent Covered Entity determines that Protected Health Information is maintained by Business Associate or its agents or Subcontractors in a Designated Record Set, Business Associate shall, within two (2) business days after receipt of a request from Covered Entity, make the Protected Health Information specified by Covered Entity available to the Individual(s) identified by Covered Entity as being entitled to access and shall provide such Individuals(s) or other person(s) designated by Covered Entity with a copy the specified Protected Health Information, in order for Covered Entity to meet the requirements of 45 C.F.R. § 164.524.
7.2 If any Individual requests access to Protected Health Information directly from Business Associate or its agents or Subcontractors, Business Associate shall notify Covered Entity in writing within two (2) days of the receipt of the request. Whether access shall be provided or denied shall be determined by Covered Entity.
7.3 To the extent that Business Associate maintains Protected Health Information that is subject to access as set forth above in one or more Designated Record Sets electronically and if the Individual requests an electronic copy of such information, Business Associate shall provide the Individual with access to the Protected Health Information in the electronic form and format requested by the Individual, if it is readily producible in such form and format; or, if not, in a readable electronic form and format as agreed to by Covered Entity and the Individual.
Electronic Protected Health Information “Electronic Protected Health Information” means individually identifiable health information that is transmitted by or maintained in electronic media.
Data Protection and Privacy:
Protected Health Information Party shall maintain the privacy and security of all individually identifiable health information acquired by or provided to it as a part of the performance of this Agreement. Party shall follow federal and state law relating to privacy and security of individually identifiable health information as applicable, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its federal regulations.
Protected Health Information “Protected Health Information” shall have the same meaning as the term “protected health information” in Section 160.103 and is limited to the information created or received by Contractor from or on behalf of County.
Health Information Subject to all applicable privacy laws, the member irrevocably authorises any doctor or other person who may have, or may acquire, any information concerning their health to disclose such information to Specialty Emergency Services, and that this authority shall remain in force for a period of not less than 12 (twelve) months following the expiry date of this Membership Agreement.
8.1 If deemed necessary by Specialty Emergency Services, for both the correct treatment of the member and to comply with the terms and conditions, the Member allows Specialty Emergency Services to screen for narcotics and any/all forms of mind-altering substances by blood test undertaken by a licensed doctor in a licensed medical facility.
Confidentiality of Protected Data (a) Vendor acknowledges that the Protected Data it receives pursuant to the Master Agreement originates from the District and that this Protected Data belongs to and is owned by the District.
(b) Vendor will maintain the confidentiality of the Protected Data it receives in accordance with federal and state law (including but not limited to Section 2-d) and the District’s policy on data security and privacy. The District will provide Vendor with a copy of its policy on data security and privacy upon request.
Freedom of Information Act Provider acknowledges that this Agreement and all documents submitted to the Board related to this contract are a matter of public record and are subject to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1) and any other comparable state and federal laws and that this Agreement is subject to reporting requirements under 105 ILCS 5/10-20.44. Provider further acknowledges that this Agreement shall be posted on the Board’s website at xxx.xxx.xxx.
Freedom of Information and Transparency 20.1 The Recipient acknowledges that the Commissioner is subject to the provisions of the FOIA and agrees to assist and co-operate with the Commissioner (at the Recipient’s expense) where necessary to enable the Commissioner to comply with any requests received under the FOIA relating to this Agreement. This includes, but is not limited to, transferring to the Commissioner any request received by the Recipient under the FOIA relating to this Agreement as soon as practicable following receipt and in any event within three working days of receipt.
20.2 In no event shall the Recipient respond to a request under the FOIA relating to this Agreement without obtaining the prior written consent of the Commissioner.
20.3 The Recipient acknowledges that the Commissioner may be obliged to disclose information under the FOIA:
20.3.1 Without consulting the Recipient; or
20.3.2 Following consultation with the Recipient and having taken into account its views. Provided that where clause 20.3.1 applies the Commissioner shall, in accordance with the recommendations of the Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs’ Code of Practice on the discharge of a public authorities’ functions under Part 1 of FOIA, take reasonable steps, to give the Recipient advanced notice or to draw the disclosure to the Recipient’s attention after any such disclosure.
20.4 The Recipient shall ensure it retains for disclosure all information (as defined in the FOIA) produced in the course of this Agreement or relating to this Agreement and shall allow the Commissioner to inspect such records from time to time upon request.
20.5 The Recipient acknowledges that the Commissioner is subject to certain transparency and disclosure obligations set out in the Elected Local Policing Bodies Specified Information Order 2011 (as amended) (“Transparency Obligations”)
20.6 The Recipient consents to the Commissioner publishing the contents of this Agreement and information regarding any tender process related to the Purpose of the Agreement to enable the Commissioner to comply with their Transparency Obligations.
20.7 The Recipient acknowledges that:
20.7.1 The Commissioner shall be responsible for determining, at their absolute discretion, whether any information is exempt from disclosure or should be disclosed pursuant to the FOIA and/or the Transparency Obligations and to what extent any information disclosed shall be redacted; and
20.7.2 Any lists or schedules provided by the Recipient outlining confidential information are of an indicative value only and that the Commissioner may be obliged to disclose confidential information in accordance with Clause 20.3 and/or Clause 20.5.
