Principle of Confidentiality (Law No. 4734, Article 5)

Confidentiality means that information and documents whose disclosure is prohibited by the legislation are not disclosed or given to unconnected persons in the procedures carried out by a contracting authority or its staff. It is one of the fundamental principles of Law No. 4734. Disclosing the estimated cost before the tender, or giving information concerning tenderers to others, is treated as an offence. Administrative, financial and criminal sanctions apply under Article 60 of the Law to those acting contrary to these rules.