Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00434:schedule:3:p88
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00434
Segment Type: schedule
Provision Reference: sch 3 (pt 88/95)
Character Range: 491697–494925

any impurities or other substances during laboratory analysis of samples taken, any information in the course of its investigation that might serve to identify the origin of any chemical weapons used, that information shall be included in the report.

E. STATES NOT PARTY TO THIS CONVENTION

27. In the case of alleged use of chemical weapons involving a State not Party to this Convention or in territory not controlled by a State Party, the Organization shall closely cooperate with the Secretary‑General of the United Nations. If so requested, the Organization shall put its resources at the disposal of the Secretary‑General of the United Nations.

ANNEX 3

ANNEX ON THE PROTECTION OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION ("CONFIDENTIALITY ANNEX")

CONTENTS
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A.  GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR THE HANDLING OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION                                                                           109
B.  EMPLOYMENT AND CONDUCT OF PERSONNEL IN THE TECHNICAL SECRETARIAT                                                                          111
C.  MEASURES TO PROTECT SENSITIVE INSTALLATIONS AND PREVENT DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL DATA IN THE COURSE OF ON‑SITE VERIFICATION ACTIVITIES  111
D.  PROCEDURES IN CASE OF BREACHES OR ALLEGED BREACHES OF CONFIDENTIALITY                                                                     112

A. GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR THE HANDLING OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

1. The obligation to protect confidential information shall pertain to the verification of both civil and military activities and facilities. Pursuant to the general obligations set forth in Article VIII, the Organization shall:
(a) require only the minimum amount of information and data necessary for the timely and efficient carrying out of its responsibilities under this Convention;
(b) take the necessary measures to ensure that inspectors and other staff members of the Technical Secretariat meet the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity;
(c) develop agreements and regulations to implement the provisions of this Convention and shall specify as precisely as possible the information to which the Organization shall be given access by a State Party.
2. The Director‑General shall have the primary responsibility for ensuring the protection of confidential information. The Director‑General shall establish a stringent regime governing the handling of confidential information by the Technical Secretariat, and in doing so, shall observe the following guidelines:
(a) information shall be considered confidential if:
(i) it is so designated by the State Party from which the information was obtained and to which the information refers; or
(ii) in the judgement of the Director‑General, its unauthorized disclosure could reasonably be expected to cause damage to the State Party to which it refers or to the mechanisms for implementation of this Convention;
(b) all data and documents obtained by the Technical Secretariat shall be evaluated by the appropriate unit of the Technical Secretariat in order to establish whether they contain confidential information. Data required by States Parties to be assured of the continued compliance with this Convention by other States Parties shall be