4.2 Independence
The principle of independence involves:
⎯ remaining impartial to the activity being validated or verified, and free from bias and conflict of interest;
⎯ maintaining objectivity throughout the validation or verification to ensure that the findings and conclusions
will be based on objective evidence generated during the validation or verification.
4.3 Integrity
The principle of integrity involves demonstrating fair behaviour through trust, honesty, working with diligence
and responsibility, observing the law, maintaining confidentiality and making disclosures expected by the law
and the profession throughout the validation or verification process.
4.4 Fair presentation
The principle of fair presentation involves:
⎯ reflecting truthfully and accurately validation or verification activities, findings, conclusions and reports;
⎯ reporting significant obstacles encountered during the validation or verification process, as well as
unresolved, diverging opinions among team members, the responsible party and the client.