(26)In order to preserve the rights of the parties concerned when the competent authorities of Member States cooperate with the competent authorities of third countries on the exchange of audit working papers or other relevant documents for the assessment of the quality of the audit performed, Member States should ensure that the working arrangements entered into by their competent authorities on the basis of which any such exchange takes place include sufficient safeguards to protect the business secrecy and commercial interests, including the industrial and intellectual property rights, of the audited entities. Member States should ensure that those arrangements comply and are compatible with the provisions of Directive 95/46/EC.