**1.** Classified Information shall be transmitted in accordance with the national laws and regulations of the Originating Party through diplomatic channels unless otherwise agreed upon by the Competent Security Authorities.
**2.** The Competent Security Authorities of both Parties may, by mutual agreement, agree that Classified Information may be transferred by a means other than through diplomatic channels when this method of transfer proves to be unsuitable or difficult.
**3.** Electronic transmission of Classified Information shall only be carried out through certified cryptographic means agreed upon by the Parties.
**4.** If transferred Classified Information is marked KUNFIDENZJALI / CONFIDENTIAL / Stg. CONFIDENTIEEL and above, the Receiving Party shall confirm the receipt in writing. The receipt of other Classified Information shall be confirmed upon request.
**5.** The transfer of an important quantity of Classified Information shall be organised between the respective Competent Security Authorities on a case-by-case basis.
Artikel 7
Transmission of Classified Information
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