> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/iaf-certsearch-releases/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/iaf-certsearch-releases/system-updates/certification-bodies-release-notes/2024-releases/january-2024/iaf-certsearch-release-january-9-2024.md).

# IAF CertSearch Release - January 9, 2024

> ### <mark style="color:red;">**Release Highlights**</mark>
>
> * [Certification Template: Added Confidential Certified Entity Field](#certification-template-updates)
> * [What changed for AB](#accreditation-body)
> * [What changed for CB](#certification-body)

***

### **Certification Template: Added Field**

<table><thead><tr><th width="196">Field Name</th><th width="93">Type</th><th>Accepted Values</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-1"><strong>Confidential Certified Entity</strong></a></td><td>Boolean</td><td><p></p><p>This field accepts a <strong>Yes</strong> or <strong>No</strong> value where:</p><ul><li><strong>Yes,</strong> certification data is kept confidential where data is limited to: Company Name and Location <strong>ONLY</strong></li><li><strong>No,</strong> certification data can be viewed in public, such as Company Name, Location, Accredited Standard(s), Certificate Number, Scope of Registration, and Certification Sites.</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

***

## Changes by Account Type

### Accreditation Body

Added **Confidential Certified Entity** fields on the templates

* Excel - [version 1.0](https://f1.iafcertsearch.org/assets/t/ab/1.0/ab_certs.xlsx)
* XML - [version 1.0](https://f1.iafcertsearch.org/assets/t/ab/1.0/ab_certs.xml)
* API - [API Documentation](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/api-developer-guide/api-integration/accreditation-body-apis/certification-api)

Added **Confidential Certified Entity** field on the Certified Entity details page.

<figure><img src="/files/ORY0SWkQzDkE3CDh8rOW" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

***

### Certification Body

Added **Confidential Certified Entity** fields on the templates

* Excel - [version 1.0](https://f1.iafcertsearch.org/assets/t/cb/1.1/cb_certs.xlsx)
* XML - [version 1.0](https://f1.iafcertsearch.org/assets/t/cb/1.1/cb_certs.xml)
* API - [API Documentation](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/api-developer-guide/api-integration/certification-body-apis/certification-api)

Added **Confidential Certified Entity** flag when adding a Certified Entity.<br>

<figure><img src="/files/kJzuMBaS1CKXBOTxAnrF" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Added **Confidential Certified Entity** field on the Certified Entity details page.

<figure><img src="/files/ORY0SWkQzDkE3CDh8rOW" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

If you have any questions or need assistance please contact [info@iafcertsearch.org](http://info@iafcertsearch.org/).

[^1]: allows the ABs or CBs to keep the confidentiality of a specific entity.&#x20;


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter:

```
GET https://support.iafcertsearch.org/iaf-certsearch-releases/system-updates/certification-bodies-release-notes/2024-releases/january-2024/iaf-certsearch-release-january-9-2024.md?ask=<question>&goal=<endgoal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.