Common use of Return or Destruction of Data Clause in Contracts

Return or Destruction of Data. Contractor shall erase, destroy, and render unreadable all Data from all non-USBE computer systems and backups, and certify in writing that these actions have been completed within 30 days of the expiration or termination of this Contract or within seven days of the request of USBE, whichever shall come first, unless USBE provides Contractor with a written directive. USBE’s written directive may require that certain Data be preserved in accordance with applicable law; or require that Contractor return the Data through a complete and secure (i.e., encrypted and appropriately authenticated) download file of all Data). Data returned under this subsection must either be in the format as originally provided, in a format that is readily usable by USBE, or formatted in a way that it can be used. The costs for returning documents and data to USBE are included in this Contract.