In the context of the inspections and investigations referred to in Articles L. 621-9 and L. 621-9-1, professional secrecy may not be invoked against the Autorité des marchés financiers or, where applicable, against the market undertakings or clearing houses, supervisory bodies, persons or authorities referred to in Article L. 621-9-2, where they assist the Autorité des marchés financiers, except by court officers.
For the purposes of this sub-section, statutory auditors are bound by professional secrecy with regard to the Autorité des marchés financiers.