Såfremt Kommissionen undlader at beskytte fortrolige oplysninger, kan den afkræves erstatning herfor. Den risikerer ligeledes at afskrække virksomheder i referencelande fra at deltage frivilligt i undersøgelser.
Failure to protect confidential information could leave the Commission to possible claims for damages and discourage companies in analogue countries whose cooperation is voluntary from cooperating in investigations.