Common use of Auditor Independence and Objectivity Clause in Contracts

Auditor Independence and Objectivity. Web-broker’s Auditor(s) must remain independent and objective throughout the audit process. An Auditor is independent if there is no perceived or actual conflict of interest involving the developmental, operational, and/or management chain associated with the DE Environment and the determination of security and privacy control effectiveness. Web-broker must not take any actions that impair the independence and objectivity of Web-broker’s Auditor. Web- broker’s Auditor must attest to their independence and objectivity in completing the DE audit(s).