S.L. 427.36 Art. 16Confidentiality.

(1) Without prejudice to existing national provisions and practices in the area of confidentiality, the TRD shall treat as confidential information obtained in the execution of their tasks. More particularly business, professional and trade secrets shall be treated as confidential, unless the divulging of such information is necessary in order to protect the health and safety of persons.

(2) The provisions of sub-regulation (1) shall not affect the obligations of the TRD and the notified bodies with regard to mutual exchange of information and the issuing of warnings.

(3) Any decisions taken by the TRD in accordance with regulations 9(2) and 10 shall be published.

17. Repealed by Legal Notice 257 of 2026.