Define: Business Associate

The meaning of “Business Associate” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Business Associate defined in a legal contract?

  • Business Associate means the contractor. Seen in 939 SEC filings
  • Business Associate means the contractor including its officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors. Seen in 609 SEC filings
  • Business Associate means a supplier of services or materials, client, customer, consultant, professional advisor, lessor of space or goods, tenant, licensor, licensee, or partner. Seen in 121 SEC filings
  • Business Associate means a Business Associate, as defined in 45 CFR 160.103, who performs or assists in the performance of an activity that involves the use or disclosure of protected health information. The term includes Business Associate’s employees, agents, officers, subcontractors, third-party contractors, volunteers, or directors. Seen in 121 SEC filings
  • Business Associate shall have the meaning given for “Business Associate” in 45 CFR § 160.103 and means Contractor or Grantee and includes its workforce, agents, and subcontractors. Seen in 98 SEC filings

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Business Associate means the contractor, including its officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When a company hires a contractor or firm to provide certain services
  • When your business is collaborating with another company on a specific project
  • When relying on an organization or entity for supply of materials

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Business Associate means an entity that provides services or materials, trades with you, or collaborates with you professionally.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When a business is engaging with another to receive supply of goods or materials
  • Forming an agreement for professional collaboration

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 3

Business Associate means an entity, as defined in applicable privacy regulations, involving the use or disclosure of certain information.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When a company deals with another in areas involving personal or sensitive data.

Relevant Sectors

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Business Associate means the contractor, including its officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors.

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