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ARTICLE 6

FILES AND DOCUMENTS

1. A requesting Administration may request originals of files, documents, and other

materials only where copies would be insufficient. Upon request, the requested

Administration shall provide properly certified copies of such files, documents, and other materials.

2. Originals of files, documents, and other materials that have been transmitted shall be

returned at the earliest opportunity; any rights of the requested Administration or of third parties relating thereto shall remain unaffected.

3. Unless the requesting Administration specifically requests originals or copies, the

requested Administration may transmit computer-based information in any form. The requested Administration shall supply all information relevant for interpreting or utilizing such computer-based information at the same time.