Audits
Article 15
1. The contract shall lay down terms enabling external auditors approved by the Commission, in accordance with Article 15(8) of Directive 2014/40/EU, to carry out announced and unannounced audits in relation to the primary repository, and, where applicable, the secondary repository, including an assessment of whether the provider and, if applicable, its sub-contractors comply with the relevant legislative requirements. 2. The contract shall specify that external auditors are granted unrestricted physical and virtual access to the primary repository and, where applicable, the secondary repository, and its related services for the duration of the audit.