3.2.3  Departures from any other Interna tional Standard  or other anti -doping rule or policy set forth in the Code or in these Anti -Doping Rules shall not invalida te analytical results or other evidence of an anti -doping rule violation, and shall not constitute a defence to an anti -doping rule violation; provided, however, if the Athlete  or other Person  establishes th at a departure from one of the specific Internati onal Standard  provisions listed below could reasonably have caused an anti -doping rule violation based on an Adverse Analytical Finding  or whereabouts failure, then the WSF shall have the burden to establish  that such a departure did not cause the Adverse Analytical Finding or whereabouts failure:  [Comment to Article 3.2.3: Departures from an International Standard or other rule unrelated to Sample collection or handling, Adverse Passport Finding, or Athlete notification relating to whereabouts failure or B  Sample opening – e.g., the International Standards for Education, Data Privacy or TUEs – may result in compliance proceedings by WADA but are not a defence in an anti -doping rule violation proceeding and ar e not relevant on the issue of whether the Athlet e committed an anti -doping rule violation.