Common use of Return and Destruction of Confidential Information Clause in Contracts

Return and Destruction of Confidential Information. At the end of the Term or at any time upon written request by the Parent, the Observer shall promptly return to the Parent or promptly destroy all Confidential Information (including, electronic copies) supplied by the Parent to the Observer, without retaining any copy thereof, and the Observer shall promptly destroy all Confidential Information prepared by or on behalf of him or her, together with copies thereof (including, without limitation, electronic copies), except that the Observer shall be entitled to retain copies of the Confidential Information as necessary to comply with applicable Law.