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In order to ensure trustful and constructive cooperation of competent
authorities on Union and national level, all parties involved in the application of this
Regulation should respect the confidentiality of information and data obtained in carrying out
their tasks, in accordance with Union or national law. They should carry out their tasks and
activities in such a manner as to protect, in particular, intellectual property rights,
confidential business information and trade secrets, the effective implementation of this
Regulation, public and national security interests, the integrity of criminal and administrative
proceedings, and the integrity of classified information.
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