14. Confidentiality
The Appointed Agent and the EICC consider all information, correspondence, and documentation
submitted by the Auditor in support of the Auditor’s certification activities strictly private and confidential.
The Appointed Agent and the EICC reserve the right to publish the names of the approved auditing firms
and the approved Auditors (Lead Auditor, Auditor and Provisional). These names may be published so
that member companies know which Auditors have been approved to conduct EICC audits.
The Appointed Agent and the EICC reserve the right to communicate to EICC Member Companies
regarding Auditors and/or auditing companies who have had their approval terminated. In addition, the
Appointed Agent and the EICC reserve the right to provide information to EICC Member Companies, the
EICC and the EICC Board of Directors, regarding the performance of Auditors and audit firms.