A. a third party destroys medical records
A certificate of destruction is a document that verifies that a certain set of records has been properly destroyed. It is often used in the context of medical records, where the destruction of records is regulated by laws and regulations such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
In the case of medical records, a certificate of destruction is required when a third party destroys the records. This could occur if a medical practice or facility outsources the destruction of its records to a company that specializes in this service. The certificate of destruction serves as proof that the records have been properly destroyed and that the destruction was carried out in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations.