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SCHEDULE 3(a) REGULATION 21 8.8 Where the WADA TUEC reviews a decision of an International Federation that has been referred to it pursuant to Code Article 4.4.3 (i.e., a mandatory review), it may require whichever Anti-Doping Organization “loses” the review (i.e., the Anti-Doping Organization whose view it does not uphold) (a) to reimburse the application fee to the party that referred the decision to WADA (if applicable); and/or (b) to pay the costs incurred by WADA in respect of that review, to the extent they are not covered by the application fee. 8.9 Where the WADA TUEC reverses a TUE decision that WADA has decided in its discretion to review, WADA may require the Anti-Doping Organization that made the decision to pay the costs incurred by WADA in respect of that review. 8.10 WADA shall communicate the reasoned decision of the WADA TUEC promptly to the Athlete and to his/her National Anti-Doping Organization and International Federation (and, if applicable, the Major Event Organization). 9.0 Confidentiality of Information 9.1 The collection, storage, processing, disclosure and retention of Personal Information during the TUE process by Anti-Doping Organizations and WADA shall comply with the International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Personal Information. 9.2 An Athlete applying for the grant of a TUE or for recognition of a TUE shall provide written consent: a. for the transmission of all information pertaining to the application to members of all TUECs with authority under this International Standard to review the file and, as required, other independent medical or scientific experts, and to all necessary staff (including WADA staff) involved in the management, review or appeal of TUE applications; b. for the Athlete’s physician(s) to release to the TUEC upon request any health information that the TUEC deems necessary in order to consider and determine the Athlete’s application; and c. for the decision on the application to be made available to all Anti-Doping Organizations with Testing authority and/or results management authority over the Athlete. Comment to 9.2: Prior to collecting Personal Information or obtaining consent from an Athlete, the Anti-Doping Organization shall communicate to the Athlete the information set out in Article 7.1 of the International Standard for the Protection of Privacy and Personal Information. 9.3 The TUE application shall be dealt with in accordance with the principles of strict medical confidentiality. The members of the TUEC, independent Last update: 14 January, 2015 450


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