Common use of Requests for Disclosure Restrictions Clause in Contracts

Requests for Disclosure Restrictions. Individuals have the right to request restrictions on certain Uses and Disclosures of their PHI. Covered Entities and their Business Associates must agree to a request to restrict Disclosure of PHI to the individual’s Health Plan and may agree to other restrictions. A Business Associate of the AGO may ask the AGO take steps to implement a restriction requested by an individual and agreed to by the Business Associate. Any request that the AGO restrict its Use or Disclosure of an individual’s PHI must made to the AGO in writing. Any request that the AGO terminate a restriction shall also be made in writing. The AGO will immediately forward restriction requests and termination of restriction requests to the AGO’s Privacy Officer. The AGO’s Privacy Officer will contact the Business Associate to determine what steps, if any, are required to implement or terminate the restriction. The AGO may, in its discretion, not agree to restrict a use or disclosure, if the restriction would be ineffective under 45 C.F.R. §164.522(a)(1)(v). Any restriction implemented by the AGO will remain effective until the AGO receives written notice terminating the restriction.