BIDEA LAB, SLU will be responsible, through legally enforceable commitments, for managing all information obtained or created during the performance of laboratory activities.

BIDEA LAB, SLU will inform the client in advance of any information it intends to place in the public domain.

Except for information made public by the client or when agreed between BIDEA LAB, SLU and the client (for example, for the purpose of responding to complaints), all other information shall be considered the property of the client and will be treated as confidential.

When BIDEA LAB, SLU is required by law or authorized by contractual arrangements to disclose confidential information, the client or the affected party will be notified, unless prohibited by law.

If BIDEA LAB, SLU receives information about the client from sources other than the client itself (for example, in the context of a complaint or from a regulatory authority), such information will also be considered confidential. Furthermore, BIDEA LAB, SLU will maintain the confidentiality of the source of that information and will not disclose it to the client unless the source expressly authorizes it.

Personnel, including committee members, contractors, external body personnel, or individuals acting on behalf of BIDEA LAB, SLU, shall maintain the confidentiality of all information obtained or created during the performance of BIDEA LAB, SLU activities, unless otherwise required by law.