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Article L821-3-3 of the French Commercial code

I.-Without prejudice to the provisions of article L. 821-12-5 of this code and in I of article L. 631-1 of the Monetary and Financial Code, the staff of the High Council, as well as all natural or legal persons who, in any capacity whatsoever, participate, even occasionally, in the activity of the High Council, are bound by professional secrecy with regard to facts, acts and information of which they may have knowledge by reason of their duties.

This secrecy is not enforceable against the judicial authority.

II.-Professional secrecy may not be invoked against the High Council and its departments in the performance of their duties, except by officers of the court.

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Article L821-3-3

I.-Sans préjudice des dispositions prévues à l’article L. 821-12-5 du présent code et au I de l’article L. 631-1 du code monétaire et financier, les personnels du Haut conseil, ainsi que toutes les personnes physiques ou morales qui, à quelque titre que ce soit, participent, même occasionnellement, à l’activité de celui-ci sont tenus au secret professionnel pour les faits, actes et renseignements dont ils ont pu avoir connaissance en raison de leurs fonctions.

Ce secret n’est pas opposable à l’autorité judiciaire.

II.-Le secret professionnel n’est pas opposable au Haut conseil et à ses services dans l’exercice de leurs missions, sauf par les auxiliaires de justice.

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