PRESERVATION, DESTRUCTION AND RETURN OF PERSONAL INFORMATION. 6.1. Independent of where Personal Information is stored, in accordance with Company’s instructions and requests (including without limitation retention schedules and litigation hold orders), Provider shall preserve Personal Information that is or has been Processed. Upon the earlier of (i) expiration or termination of the Agreement or (ii) completion of the Processing of Personal Information, Provider shall, at Company’s option, either (a) ensure Personal Information is destroyed and rendered unusable and unreadable or (b) return Personal Information to Company or its designee in a format reasonably requested by Company.
