Inspection officers under the Canadian Energy Regulator Act are prohibited from disclosing confidential information about secret processes or trade secrets obtained during regulatory duties, except when disclosure is necessary for Act purposes or required by law.
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111 An inspection officer must not disclose to any person any information regarding any secret process or trade secret obtained while performing duties and functions under this Part, except for the purposes of this Part or as required by law.
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https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-15.1/section-111.htmlCanonical document at the regulator. Always cite this URL — not the Vantage detail page — in compliance evidence.
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