October 27, 2015
Question:
Jennifer,
We are selling equipment that has patient information on it. Service won't be here in time to delete. Can the buyer pick it up?
Thanks, L
Answer:I'm glad you flagged this as a question! Most may just sell and not consider data saved! Don't forget Affinity! Affinity had to pay $1.2 million for forgetting to delete patient information from its copiers prior to returning! A resolution worth considering so you do not hold up the sale is entering into a BAA with the purchaser to set contractual terms as to how the patient information will be maintained post-transfer. Having a BAA in place would significantly limit exposure, especially if that BAA contains indemnification language - exculpating the seller from monetary exposure for a breach by purchaser. Some food for thought! Careful with your BAA; some offer more protections than others!
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