Common use of State Data Destruction Clause in Contracts

State Data Destruction. The Contractor agrees that upon expiration or termination of this Contract it shall erase, destroy, and render unreadable all State Data from all non-state computer systems and backups, and certify in writing that these actions have been completed within thirty (30) days of the expiration or termination of this Contract or within seven (7) days of the request of DTS, whichever shall come first, unless DTS provides Contractor with a written directive. It is understood by the parties that DTS’s written directive may request that certain data be preserved in accordance with applicable law. Services Shall Be Performed Within United States: Contractor agrees that all of the Services related to State Data that it provides to DTS will be performed by Contractor and Subcontractor(s) within the borders and jurisdiction of the United States.