If required by applicable laws or by the Client, Veriff shall delete the Personal Data prior to the date provided in section 9.1 or 9.2.</p> <p>9.5. Veriff and its sub-processors may retain the Personal Data to the extent required by applicable law, or as Veriff may deem necessary to establish, exercise or defend any legal claim, provided that Veriff shall ensure the confidentiality of all such Personal Data and it is retained only to the extent and for such period as required by applicable laws or pending resolution of any issue.</p> <p>9.6.