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Article 12 - Restrictions and permissible uses of information

Article 12

Restrictions and permissible uses of information

1.   When using the forms in the Annexes, specified bodies shall include an appropriate confidentiality warning in accordance with the relevant form.

2.   The requested body shall not disclose the existence and content of a request for cooperation or exchange of information falling within the scope of this Regulation unless the requesting body consents to such disclosure. Where such consent is not given and where it is not reasonably practicable to comply with the request without disclosing its existence or content, the requesting body shall withdraw or suspend its request until the requesting body is able to provide such consent to disclosure.

3.   Information received as part of a request for cooperation or exchange of information falling within the scope of this Regulation shall be used by the specified body receiving the information solely for the performance of its duties and the exercise of its functions or for the purposes of securing compliance with or enforcement of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 or, where applicable, Regulation (EU) 1227/2011, including but not limited to initiating, conducting, or assisting in, criminal, administrative, civil or disciplinary proceedings resulting from a breach of those Regulations.