1. This Agreement does not require a Party to furnish or allow access to information which, if disclosed, would impede law enforcement or the disclosure of which is prohibited or restricted under its law.

2. In the course of a dispute settlement procedure under this Agreement,
     (a) a Party is not required to furnish or allow access to information protected under its competition laws; and
     (b) a competition authority of a Party is not required to furnish or allow access to information that is privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure.