Competition Bureau Publishes Revised Bulletin on Confidentiality

Ottawa, October 10, 2007 – The Competition Bureau today published a revised Information Bulletin on communicating confidential information.

The Information Bulletin on the Communication of Confidential Information Under the Competition Act was updated to incorporate amendments to the Act since the original version was issued in 1995. It also provides additional practical information on how confidential information is treated for purposes of the administration or enforcement of the Act, and when confidential information may be communicated to other law enforcement agencies.

Confidential information is communicated outside the Bureau only in very limited circumstances. The general policy of the Bureau is to minimize the extent to which such information is communicated to other parties.

The Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency. We contribute to the prosperity of Canadians by protecting and promoting competitive markets and enabling informed consumer choice.

For media enquiries, please contact:
Pamela Wong
Communications Advisor
External Relations and Public Affairs Branch
819-953-7734

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Information Centre
Competition Bureau
819-997-4282
Toll free: 1-800-348-5358
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compbureau@cb-bc.gc.ca