# Recital (167)

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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Source: Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (Artificial Intelligence Act) as amended by Regulation (EU) 2026/1744, consolidated text of 27 July 2026 (Official Journal of the EU). This page is AI-generated legal information, not legal advice. Verify against the Official Journal.
Canonical: https://euaiactlaw.com/recital/167