### it is necessary to ensure the safe use of reclaimed water , thereby encouraging water reuse at union level and enhancing public confidence in it . supply of reclaimed water for particular uses should therefore only be permitted on the basis of a permit , granted by competent authorities of member states . in order to ensure harmonised approach at union level , traceability and transparency , the substantive rules for that permit should be laid down at the union level . however , the details of the procedures for granting permits should be determined by member states . member states should be able to apply existing procedures for granting permits which should be adapted to take account of the requirements introduced by this regulation . ### it is necessary and important to ensure economic reliability and security through the safe and secure use of reclaimed water , thereby encouraging water reuse at union level and enhancing public confidence in it . supply of reclaimed water for particular uses should therefore only be permitted on the basis of a permit , granted by competent authorities of member states . in order to ensure harmonised approach at union level , traceability and transparency , the substantive rules for that permit should be laid down at the union level . however , the details of the procedures for granting permits should be determined by member states . member states should be able to apply existing procedures for granting permits which should be adapted to take account of the requirements introduced by this regulation .


### the european parliament in its resolution on ‘ effective labour inspections as a strategy to improve working conditions in europe’ welcomed the commission ' s initiative to create a european platform and called for enhanced cooperation at eu level to fight undeclared work27 . __________________ 27 european parliament resolution of 14 january 2014 on effective labour inspections as a strategy to improve working conditions in europe http : / / www . europarl . europa . eu / oeil / popups / ficheprocedure . do ? lang=en&reference=2013 / 2112 ### the european parliament in its resolution on effective labour inspections as a strategy to improve working conditions in europe welcomed the commission ' s initiative to create a european platform and called for enhanced cooperation at eu level to fight undeclared work leading to unfair competition which distorts the market . __________________ 27 european parliament resolution of 14 january 2014 on effective labour inspections as a strategy to improve working conditions in europe http : / / www . europarl . europa . eu / oeil / popups / ficheprocedure . do ? lang=en&reference=2013 / 2112


### undeclared work has serious budgetary implications through decreased tax and social security revenues . it has negative impacts on employment , productivity , compliance with working conditions ' standards , skills development and life - long learning . it undermines the financial sustainability of social protection systems , deprives workers of adequate social benefits and results in lower pension rights and less access to healthcare . ### undeclared work has serious budgetary implications through decreased tax and social security revenues . it has negative impacts on employment , productivity , compliance with working conditions ' standards , skills development and life - long learning . it undermines the financial sustainability of social protection systems , deprives workers of adequate social benefits and results in lower pension rights and less access to healthcare , as well as generating unfair competition in the internal market and undermining fair competition between undertakings .


### a wide range of policy approaches and measures to tackle undeclared work have been introduced across the member states . member states have also concluded bilateral agreements and carried out multilateral projects on certain aspects of undeclared work . the platform will not prevent the application of bilateral agreements or arrangements concerning administrative cooperation . ### a wide range of policy approaches and measures to tackle undeclared work have been introduced across the member states . member states have also concluded bilateral agreements and carried out multilateral projects on certain aspects of undeclared work . the platform will not prevent the application of bilateral agreements or arrangements concerning administrative cooperation but will , where necessary , improve them and ensure they are correctly applied .


### the strengthening of cooperation among member states at eu level is necessary to help member states to prevent and deter undeclared work more efficiently and effectively . ### the strengthening of active cooperation based on mutual assistance , transparency and confidentiality among member states at eu level is necessary to help member states to prevent and deter undeclared work more efficiently and effectively .


### the platform will aim to facilitate the exchange of best practices and information , provide a framework at eu level to develop expertise and analysis , and improve operational coordination of actions between the different national enforcement authorities of the member states . ### the strengthening of active cooperation based on mutual assistance , transparency and confidentiality among member states at eu level is necessary to help member states to prevent and deter undeclared work more efficiently and effectively .


### the platform should make use of all relevant sources of information , in particular studies , bilateral agreements concluded between member states and multilateral cooperation projects and create synergies between existing eu level instruments and structures to maximise the deterrent or preventive effect of these measures . the operational coordination of actions of the member states could take the form of joint trainings , peer reviews and solutions for data sharing . european campaigns or common strategies could increase the awareness of undeclared work . ### the platform should make use of all relevant sources of information , in particular studies , bilateral agreements concluded between member states , multilateral cooperation projects and reports on the implementation of eu law in the area of undeclared work and create synergies between existing eu level instruments and structures to maximise the deterrent or preventive effect of these measures . the operational coordination of actions of the member states could take the form of joint trainings , peer reviews and solutions for data sharing . european campaigns or common strategies could increase the awareness of undeclared work .


### three different national enforcement authorities are mainly involved with undeclared work : labour inspectorates , social security inspectorates and tax authorities . in some cases , migration authorities and employment services as well as customs authorities , the police , the public prosecutor ' s office and the social partners are also involved . ### often several different national enforcement authorities are mainly involved with curbing undeclared work : including labour inspectorates , social security inspectorates , health and safety inspectorates and tax authorities . in some cases , migration authorities and employment services as well as customs authorities , the police , the public prosecutor ' s office and the social partners are also involved . together with better enforcement of existing legislation , the authorities concerned should increasingly put in place incentives enabling the regularisation of jobs .


### in order to address undeclared work comprehensively and successfully , a policy mix is to be implemented in the member states , that is facilitated by structured cooperation between relevant authorities . the cooperation should include all national authorities which are leading and / or active in the prevention and / or deterrence of undeclared work . ### in order to address undeclared work comprehensively and successfully , a policy mix is to be implemented in the member states , that is facilitated by structured cooperation between relevant authorities . the cooperation should include all national authorities and actors which are leading and / or active in the prevention and / or deterrence of undeclared work and / or in the regularisation of jobs .


### a platform to enhance eu cooperation in the prevention and deterrence of undeclared work , hereinafter referred to as ' the platform ' , is hereby established . ### a european platform to enhance cooperation between member states in the prevention and deterrence of undeclared work and in the regularisation of jobs , hereinafter referred to as ' the platform ' , is hereby established .


### representatives of eea states . ### one representative of each eea state .


### develop the analysis of effectiveness of different policy measures in curbing the incidence of undeclared work , including preventive and punitive as well as deterrence measures in general , ### analyse the effectiveness of different policy measures in curbing the incidence of undeclared work , including prevention and deterrence as well as enabling measures in general ,


### examine ways to improve data sharing in compliance with the union data protection rules , including exploring possibilities to use of the internal market information system and the electronic exchange of social security information . ### examine and propose ways to develop a reliable and efficient system of rapid information exchange and improve data sharing in compliance with the union data protection rules , including exploring possibilities to make use of the internal market information system established by regulation no 1024 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council and the electronic exchange of social security information .


### at union level , the european semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation . member states develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities . those strategies should be presented alongside the yearly national reform programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and / or union funding . they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european social fund , the european maritime and fisheries fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development , , the eisf and investeu , where relevant . ### at union level , the european semester of economic and social policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation , including the implementation of the principles of the european pillar of social rights . member states develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities . those strategies should be presented alongside the yearly national reform programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and / or union funding . they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european social fund , the european maritime and fisheries fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development , , the eisf and invest eu , where relevant .


### member states should invest the support received under eisf in eligible public investment and also maintain the level of public investment in general compared to the average level of public investment over the five last years in order to ensure that the objective pursued by this regulation is achieved . in that respect , there is the expectation that member states should give priority to maintaining eligible investment in programmes supported by the union under the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european social fund , the european maritime and fisheries fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development . . ### member states should invest the support received under eisf in eligible public investment and also maintain the level of public investment in general compared to the average level of public investment over the five last years in order to ensure that the objective pursued by this regulation is achieved . in that respect , there is the expectation that member states should give priority , amongst others , to maintaining eligible investment in programmes supported by the union under the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european social fund plus , the european maritime and fisheries fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development . while the commission manages the public investment financed loans provided through the eisf , the member state concerned should be allowed sufficient leeway in determining the type of investment required and a balance should be struck between the commission ' s oversight on one side and , on the other hand , the concerned member state ' s discretion on public spending


### the contribution by eisf to the conduct of the economic policies of member states in such a way as to strengthen cohesion in the union ; ### the contribution by eisf to the conduct of the economic and social policies of member states in such a way as to strengthen economic , social and territorial cohesion in the union ;


### employment , unemployment rate , participation rates , indicators of part time employment , hours worked ; ### employment , unemployment rate , underemployment rate , potential additional labour force rate , participation rates , indicators of part time employment , hours worked , ;


### the specific characteristics of electronic tolling systems which are today applied to light - duty vehicles should be taken into account . since no such electronic tolling systems currently use satellite positioning or mobile communications , eets providers should be allowed , for a limited period of time , to provide light - duty vehicles with on - board equipment suitable for use with the 5 . 8 ghz technology only . ### the specific characteristics of electronic tolling systems which are today applied to light - duty vehicles should be taken into account . since no such electronic tolling systems currently use satellite positioning or mobile communications , eets providers should be allowed , for a limited period of time , to provide light - duty vehicles with on - board equipment suitable for use with the 5 . 8 ghz technology only . measures to protect the band 5 . 8ghz in order to avoid potencial interferences from wi - fi in cars and other c - its devices should be explored .


### this directive shall apply without prejudice to the decisions taken by member states to levy fees on particular types of vehicles , to determine the level of those fees and the purpose for which such fees are levied . ### in order to respect the principle of subsidiarity , this directive shall apply without prejudice to the decisions taken by member states to levy fees on particular types of vehicles , and to determine the level of those fees and the purpose for which such fees are levied .


### the on - board equipment may use its own hardware and software , use elements of other hardware and software present in the vehicle , or both . for the purpose of communicating with other hardware systems present in the vehicle , the on - board equipment may use technologies other than those listed in annex iv . ### the on - board equipment may comprise several gadgets linked physically or remotely , including equipment already installed in the motor vehicle such as navigation systems ; it may use its own hardware and software , use elements of other hardware and software present in the vehicle , or both . for the purpose of communicating with other hardware systems present in the vehicle , the on - board equipment may use technologies other than those listed in annex iv .


### member states shall ensure that processing of personal data necessary for the operation of the eets is carried out in accordance with the union rules protecting the freedoms and fundamental rights of individuals , including their privacy , and that , in particular , the provisions of regulation 2016 / 679 , directive 2016 / 680 and of directive 2002 / 58 / ec are complied with . ### member states shall ensure that processing of personal data necessary for the operation of the eets is carried out in accordance with the union rules protecting the freedoms and fundamental rights of individuals , including their privacy , and that , in particular , the provisions of regulation 2016 / 679 , and of directive 2002 / 58 / ec are complied with . personal data processed under this directive shall not be further processed for other purposes and shall be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary for the purpose for which they were processed .


### the commission shall request the relevant standardisation bodies , in particular the cen , in accordance with the procedure laid down by directive 2015 / 1535 / eu of the european parliament and of the council23 to swiftly adopt standards applicable to electronic toll systems with regard to the technologies listed in annex iv , and to update them where necessary . the commission shall request that the standardisation bodies ensure the continual compatibility of interoperability constituents . _________________ 23 directive 2015 / 1535 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 9 september 2015 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical regulations and of rules on information society services . ### the commission shall request the relevant standardisation bodies , in particular the cen , in accordance with the procedure laid down by directive 2015 / 1535 / eu of the european parliament and of the council23 to swiftly adopt standards applicable to electronic toll systems with regard to the technologies listed in article 3 , and to update them where necessary . the commission shall request that the standardisation bodies ensure the continual compatibility of interoperability constituents . _________________ 23 directive 2015 / 1535 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 9 september 2015 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical regulations and of rules on information society services .


### for the investigation of the failure to pay road fees , the member state shall grant other member states ' national contact points access to the following national vehicle registration data , with the power to conduct automated searches thereon : ### the member state shall grant only other member states ' national contact points access to the following national vehicle registration data , with the power to conduct automated searches thereon , solely for the purpose of investigations into failure to pay road fees :


### member states shall take all necessary measures to ensure that the exchange of information is carried out by interoperable electronic means without exchange of data involving other databases which are not used for the purposes of this directive . member states shall ensure that such exchange of information is conducted in a cost - efficient and secure manner . member states shall ensure the security and protection of the data transmitted , as far as possible using existing software applications such as the one referred to in article 15 of decision 2008 / 616 / jha and amended versions of those software applications , in compliance with annex ii to this directive and with points 2 and 3 of chapter 3 of the annex to decision 2008 / 616 / jha . the amended versions of the software applications shall provide for both online real - time exchange mode and batch exchange mode , the latter allowing for the exchange of multiple requests or responses within one message . ### member states shall take all necessary measures to ensure that the exchange of information is carried out by interoperable electronic means without exchange of data involving other databases which are not used for the purposes of this directive . member states shall ensure that such exchange of information is conducted in a cost - efficient and secure manner and that authorities not empowered under this directive are not given access to data . member states shall ensure the security and protection of the data transmitted , as far as possible using existing software applications such as the one referred to in article 15 of decision 2008 / 616 / jha and amended versions of those software applications , in compliance with annex ii to this directive and with points 2 and 3 of chapter 3 of the annex to decision 2008 / 616 / jha . the amended versions of the software applications shall provide for both online real - time exchange mode and batch exchange mode , the latter allowing for the exchange of multiple requests or responses within one message .


### information letter on the failure to pay a road fee ### information letter and follow - up proceedings on the failure to pay a road fee


### when sending the information letter to the owner , the holder of the vehicle or to the otherwise identified person suspected of failing to pay the road fee , the member state in whose territory there was a failure to pay a road fee shall , in accordance with its law , include any relevant information , notably the nature of the failure to pay the road fee , the place , date and time of the failure to pay the road fee , the title of the texts of the national law infringed and the sanction and , where appropriate , data concerning the device used for detecting the offence . for that purpose , the member state in whose territory there was a failure to pay a road fee may use the template set out in annex iii . ### when sending the information letter to the owner , the holder of the vehicle or to the otherwise identified person suspected of failing to pay the road fee , the member state in whose territory there was a failure to pay a road fee shall , in accordance with its law , include any relevant information , notably the nature of the failure to pay the road fee , the place , date and time of the failure to pay the road fee , the title of the texts of the national law infringed and the sanction and data concerning the device used for detecting the offence . for that purpose , the member state in whose territory there was a failure to pay a road fee may use the template set out in annex iii .


### when sending the information letter to the owner , the holder of the vehicle or to the otherwise identified person suspected of failing to pay the road fee , the member state in whose territory there was a failure to pay a road fee shall , in accordance with its law , include any relevant information , notably the nature of the failure to pay the road fee , the place , date and time of the failure to pay the road fee , the title of the texts of the national law infringed and the sanction and , where appropriate , data concerning the device used for detecting the offence . for that purpose , the member state in whose territory there was a failure to pay a road fee may use the template set out in annex iii . ### when sending the information letter to the owner , the holder of the vehicle or to the otherwise identified person suspected of failing to pay the road fee , the member state in whose territory there was a failure to pay a road fee shall , in accordance with its law , include any relevant information , notably the nature of the failure to pay the road fee , the place , date and time of the failure to pay the road fee , the title of the texts of the national law infringed , the right to object and be given information , and the sanction and , where appropriate , data concerning the device used for detecting the offence . for that purpose , the member state in whose territory there was a failure to pay a road fee shall use the template set out in annex iii .


### article 8 data protection the provisions of regulation 2016 / 679 and the national laws , regulations or administrative provisions transposing directive 2016 / 680 shall apply to personal data processed under this directive . 2 . member states shall ensure that personal data processed under this directive are , within an appropriate time period , rectified if inaccurate , or erased or restricted , and that a time limit for the storage of data is established in accordance with regulation 2016 / 679 and the national laws , regulations or administrative provisions transposing directive 2016 / 680 . member states shall ensure that all personal data processed under this directive are only used for the purpose of facilitating the cross - border exchange of information on failures to pay road fees , and that the data subjects have the same rights to information , access , rectification , erasure and blocking , compensation and judicial redress as provided for in regulation 2016 / 679 and the national laws , regulations or administrative provisions transposing directive 2016 / 680 . 3 . any person concerned shall have the right to obtain information on which personal data recorded in the member state of registration were transmitted to the member state in which there was a failure to pay a road fee , including the date of the request and the competent authority of the member state in whose territory there was a failure to pay a road fee . ### article 8 data protection regulation 2016 / 679 and directive 2002 / 58 / ec shall apply to personal data processed under this directive . directive 2016 / 680 shall only apply to personal data processed under this directive when the failure to pay a road fee is a criminal offence in the member state where the payment is due . 2 . member states shall ensure that the processing of personal data for the purposes of article 5 is limited to the types of data listed in annex ii . member states shall also ensure that data subjects have the right to update , rectify or erase personal data processed without undue delay if inaccurate . member states shall establish a time limit for the storage of personal data in accordance with regulation 2016 / 679 and , where applicable , directive 2016 / 680 . ) member states shall ensure that personal data processed under this directive are processed for the sole purpose of facilitating the cross - border exchange of information on failures to pay road fees and shall not be further processed for any other purpose . member states shall also ensure that the data subjects have the same rights of information , access , rectification , erasure and restriction of processing , to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority , compensation and an effective judicial remedy as provided for in regulation 2016 / 679 and , where applicable , directive 2016 / 680 . member states shall ensure that access to personal data is only granted to the designated competent authorities for the exchange of vehicle registration . 3 . any person concerned shall have the right to obtain , without undue delay , information on which personal data recorded in the member state of registration were transmitted to the member state in which there was a failure to pay a road fee , including the date of the request and the competent authority of the member state in whose territory there was a failure to pay a road fee .


### member states shall ensure that all personal data processed under this directive are only used for the purpose of facilitating the cross - border exchange of information on failures to pay road fees , and that the data subjects have the same rights to information , access , rectification , erasure and blocking , compensation and judicial redress as provided for in regulation 2016 / 679 and the national laws , regulations or administrative provisions transposing directive 2016 / 680 . ### member states shall ensure that all personal data processed under this directive are only used for the purpose of facilitating the cross - border exchange of information on failures to pay road fees , and that the data subjects have the same rights to information , access , rectification , erasure and blocking , compensation and judicial redress as provided for in regulation 2016 / 679 and the national laws , regulations or administrative provisions transposing directive 2016 / 680 . they shall also ensure that authorities not empowered under this directive are not given access to data collected .


### any person concerned shall have the right to obtain information on which personal data recorded in the member state of registration were transmitted to the member state in which there was a failure to pay a road fee , including the date of the request and the competent authority of the member state in whose territory there was a failure to pay a road fee . ### any person concerned shall have the right to obtain information , at no cost , on which personal data recorded in the member state of registration were transmitted to the member state in which there was a failure to pay a road fee , including the date of the request and the competent authority of the member state in whose territory there was a failure to pay a road fee .


### in the context of greater market - orientation of the cap , as outlined by the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , market exposure , climate change and associated frequency and severity of extreme weather events , as well as sanitary and phytosanitary crises , may lead to risks of price volatility and increasing pressures on incomes . thus , although farmers are ultimately responsible for designing their on - farm strategies , a robust framework should be set up to ensure appropriate risk management . to this aim , member states and farmers may be able to draw on a union - level platform on risk management for capacity - building in order to provide farmers with adequate financial instruments for investments and access to working capital , training , knowledge transfer and advice . ### in the context of greater market - orientation of the cap , as outlined by the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , market exposure , climate change and associated frequency and severity of extreme weather events , as well as sanitary and phytosanitary crises , may lead to risks of price volatility and increasing pressures on incomes . thus , although farmers are ultimately responsible for designing their on - farm strategies , a robust framework should be set up to ensure appropriate risk management . to this aim , member states and farmers may be able to draw on a union - level platform on risk management for capacity - building in order to provide farmers with adequate financial instruments for investments and access to working capital , training , knowledge transfer and advice . taking into account the existing gender gaps , including digital gender gap , a gender - perspective must be incorporated and member states may develop sub - programmes in the strategic plan for supporting women farmers to utilise financial instruments and to upgrade their knowledge and skills .


### as many rural areas in the union suffer from structural problems such as lack of attractive employment opportunities , skill shortages , underinvestment in connectivity , infrastructures and essential services , as well as youth drain , it is fundamental to strengthen the socio - economic fabric in those areas , in line with the cork 2 . 0 . declaration , particularly through job creation and generational renewal , by bringing the commission ' s jobs and growth to rural areas , promoting social inclusion , generational renewal and the development of ‘ smart villages’ across the european countryside . as indicated in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , new rural value chains such as renewable energy , the emerging bio - economy , the circular economy , and ecotourism can offer good growth and job potential for rural areas . in this context , financial instruments and the use of the investeu guarantee can play a crucial role for ensuring access to financing and for bolstering the growth capacity of farms and enterprises . there is a potential for employment opportunities in rural areas for legally staying third country nationals , promoting their social and economic integration especially in the framework of community - led local development strategies . ### as many rural areas in the union suffer from structural problems such as lack of attractive employment opportunities , skill shortages , underinvestment in connectivity , infrastructures and essential services , in particular childcare and long - term care services , as well as youth drain , it is fundamental to strengthen the socio - economic fabric in those areas , in line with the cork 2 . 0 . declaration , particularly through job creation and generational renewal , by bringing the commission ' s jobs and growth to rural areas , promoting social inclusion , generational renewal and the development of ‘ smart villages’ across the european countryside . as indicated in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , new rural value chains such as renewable energy , the emerging bio - economy , the circular economy , and ecotourism can offer good growth and job potential for rural areas . in this context , financial instruments and the use of the investeu guarantee can play a crucial role for ensuring access to financing and for bolstering the growth capacity of farms and enterprises . there is a potential for employment opportunities in rural areas for legally staying third country nationals , promoting their social and economic integration especially in the framework of community - led local development strategies . member states shall ensure equal employment opportunities between women and men and that their fundamental rights are protected .


### when providing decoupled direct support based on the system of payment entitlements , member states should continue to manage a national reserve or reserves per group of territories . such reserves should be used , as a matter of priority , for young farmers and farmers commencing their agricultural activity . rules on the use and transfers of payment entitlements are also necessary in order to guarantee a smooth functioning of the system . ### when providing decoupled direct support based on the system of payment entitlements , member states should continue to manage a national reserve or reserves per group of territories . such reserves should be used , as a matter of priority , for young farmers and farmers commencing their agricultural activity . in order to improve women’s involvement in agricultural sector , member states may consider to support young women farmers in this respect . rules on the use and transfers of payment entitlements are also necessary in order to guarantee a smooth functioning of the system .


### young farmers and new entrants still face significant barriers regarding access to land , high prices and access to credit . their businesses are more threatened by price volatility and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and risk management skills are high . it is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new businesses and new farms . member states should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue . to this aim , member states may set in their cap strategic plans preferential conditions for financial instruments for young farmers and new entrants , and should include in their cap strategic plan the ring - fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 2% of the annual direct payments ' envelope . an increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers and rural business start - ups , up to eur 100 . 000 , which can be accessed also through or in combination with financial instrument form of support , should be established . ### young farmers , women farmers , and new entrants still face significant barriers regarding access to land , high prices and access to credit . their businesses are more threatened by price volatility and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and risk management skills are high . it is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new businesses and new farms . member states should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue . to this aim , member states may set in their cap strategic plans preferential conditions for financial instruments for young farmers , women farmers and new entrants , and should include in their cap strategic plan the ring - fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 2% of the annual direct payments ' envelope . an increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers and rural business start - ups , up to eur 100 . 000 , which can be accessed also through or in combination with financial instrument form of support , should be established .


### each cap strategic plan should be subject to regular monitoring of the implementation and of progress towards the established targets . such a performance , monitoring and evaluation framework of the cap should be set up with the purpose of demonstrating the progress and assessing the impact and efficiency of policy implementation . ### each cap strategic plan should be subject to regular monitoring of the implementation and of progress towards the established targets . such a performance , monitoring and evaluation framework of the cap should be set up with the purpose of demonstrating the progress and assessing the impact and efficiency of policy implementation , as well as its impact on fundamental rights .


### the result - orientation triggered by the delivery model requires a strong performance framework , particularly since cap strategic plans would contribute to broad general objectives for other shared managed policies . a performance - based policy implies annual and multi - annual assessment on the basis of selected outputs , result and impact indicators , as defined in the performance monitoring and evaluation framework . to this end , a limited and targeted set of indicators should be selected in a way which reflects as closely as possible whether the supported intervention contributes to achieving the envisaged objectives . result and output indicators relating to climate - and environment - related objectives may include interventions set out in national environmental and climate - planning instruments emanating from union legislation . ### the result - orientation triggered by the delivery model requires a strong performance framework , particularly since cap strategic plans would contribute to broad general objectives for other shared managed policies . a performance - based policy implies annual and multi - annual assessment on the basis of selected outputs , result and impact indicators , as defined in the performance monitoring and evaluation framework . to this end , a limited and targeted set of indicators should be selected in a way which reflects as closely as possible whether the supported intervention contributes to achieving the envisaged objectives . these assessments , indicators and the performance monitoring and evaluation framework shall be developed in a gender - sensitive manner . result and output indicators relating to climate - and environment - related objectives may include interventions set out in national environmental and climate - planning instruments emanating from union legislation .


### member states shall design the interventions of their cap strategic plans in accordance with the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and the general principles of union law . ### member states shall design the interventions of their cap strategic plans in accordance with the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and the general principles of union law , with respect for the principles of gender equality and non - discrimination .


### investments in basic services in rural areas ; ### investments in basic services in rural areas , including childcare and long - term care services and infrastructure ;


### member states shall set conditions for the submission and the content of a business plan . ### member states shall set conditions for the submission and the content of a business plan . programmes with a particular focus on female entrepreneurship shall be encouraged .


### the managing authority of the cap strategic plan or other designated intermediate bodies shall define selection criteria for interventions relating to the following types of interventions : investments , installation of young farmers and rural business start - up , cooperation , knowledge exchange and information , after consultation of the monitoring committee referred to in article 111 . selection criteria shall aim to ensure equal treatment of applicants , better use of financial resources and targeting of the support in accordance with the purpose of the interventions . ### the managing authority of the cap strategic plan or other designated intermediate bodies shall define selection criteria for interventions relating to the following types of interventions : investments , installation of young farmers and rural business start - up , cooperation , knowledge exchange and information , after consultation of the monitoring committee referred to in article 111 . selection criteria shall aim to ensure equal treatment of applicants without any form of discrimination , better use of financial resources and targeting of the support in accordance with the purpose of the interventions .


### summary of the swot analysis as referred to in article 103 ; ### summary of the swot analysis as referred to in article 103 , a gender perspective shall be incorporated into the analysis ;


### member states shall use the most recent and most reliable data for this assessment . ### member states shall use the most recent and most reliable data for this assessment . member states shall make use of sex - disaggregated data when necessary .


### the member state shall decide the composition of the monitoring committee and shall ensure a balanced representation of the relevant public authorities and intermediate bodies and of representatives of the partners referred to in article 94 . ### the member state shall decide the composition of the monitoring committee and shall ensure a balanced representation of the relevant public authorities and intermediate bodies and of representatives of the partners referred to in article 94 . member states shall ensure the composition of monitoring committee to include female members .


### data collection , storage and transmission ; ### data collection , storage and transmission , including the collection of sex - disaggregated data ;


### the ex - ante , interim , and ex post evaluations and all other evaluation activities linked to the cap strategic plan ; ### the ex - ante , interim , and ex post evaluations and all other evaluation activities linked to the cap strategic plan , which shall be developed in a gender - sensitive manner ;


### assess the impact , effectiveness , efficiency , relevance , coherence and union added value of the cap ; ### assess the impact , effectiveness , efficiency , relevance , coherence and union added value of the cap , including its impact on fundamental rights ;


### assess the impact , effectiveness , efficiency , relevance and coherence of the interventions of the cap strategic plans ; ### assess the impact , effectiveness , efficiency , relevance and coherence of the interventions of the cap strategic plans , including its impact on fundamental rights ;


### the suitability of the procedures for monitoring the cap strategic plan and for collecting the data necessary to carry out evaluations ; ### the suitability of the procedures for monitoring the cap strategic plan and for collecting the data , including sex - disaggregated data , necessary to carry out evaluations ;


### member states shall carry out evaluations of the cap strategic plans shall be carried out by the to improve the quality of the design and implementation of the plans , as well as to assess their effectiveness , efficiency , relevance , coherence , union added value and impact in relation to their contribution to the cap general and specific objectives set out in articles 5 and 6 . ### member states shall carry out evaluations of the cap strategic plans shall be carried out by the to improve the quality of the design and implementation of the plans , as well as to assess their effectiveness , efficiency , relevance , coherence , union added value and impact in relation to their contribution to the cap general and specific objectives set out in articles 5 and 6 . such evaluations shall be carried out in a gender - sensitive manner .


### in compliance with its reporting requirement pursuant to article [ 38 ] of the [ new financial regulation ] , the commission shall present to the european parliament and the council the performance information referred to in that article measured by the core set of indicators set out in annex xii . ### in compliance with its reporting requirement pursuant to article [ 38 ] of the [ new financial regulation ] , the commission shall present to the european parliament and the council the performance information referred to in that article measured by the core set of indicators set out in annex xii . such indicators set out in annex xii may be sex - disaggregated with an aim to achieving gender equality in the rural areas ;


### in the absence of harmonised standards and where needed for market harmonisation purposes , the commission should be able adopt implementing acts establishing common technical specifications for the accessibility requirements set in this directive . ### in the absence of harmonised standards and where needed for market harmonisation purposes or to specify needs of persons with functional limitations and persons with disabilities , the commission should be able adopt , in cooperation with organisations representing persons with disabilities , implementing acts establishing common technical specifications for the accessibility requirements set in this directive .


### consumer terminal equipment with advanced computing capability related to audio - visual media services . ### consumer terminal equipment related to audiovisual media services within the meaning of point of article 1 of directive 2010 / 13 / eu of the european parliament and of the council1a . ________________ 1a directive 2010 / 13 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 10 march 2010 on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law , regulation or administrative action in member states concerning the provision of audiovisual media services .


### banking services ; ### banking and payment services ;


### banking services , the websites , the mobile device - based banking services , self - service terminals , including automatic teller machines used for provision of banking services shall comply with the requirements set out in section vi of annex i . ### banking and payment services , including the websites , the mobile device - based banking and payment services , self - service terminals , including payment terminals and automatic teller machines used for provision of banking and payment services shall comply with the requirements set out in section vi of annex i .


### member states shall not impede the making available on the market in their territory of products and services that comply with this directive for reasons related to accessibility requirements . ### member states shall not impede the making available on the market in their territory of products and services that comply with this directive for reasons related to accessibility requirements and provided that they do not breach the quality standards required for consumer protection .


### importers shall ensure that the product is accompanied by instructions and information in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and other end - users , as determined by the member state concerned . ### importers shall ensure that the product is accompanied by instructions and information in the official language of the country where the product is distributed , as determined by the member state concerned .


### where the economic operators have used the exception provided for in paragraphs 1 to 5 for a specific product or service they shall notify the relevant market surveillance authority of the member state in the market of which the product or service is placed or made available . notification shall include the assessment referred to in paragraph 3 . microenterprises are exempted from this notification requirement but must be able to supply the relevant documentation upon request from a relevant market surveillance authority . ### where the economic operators have claimed the right to avail themselves of the exception provided for in paragraphs 1 to 5 for a specific product or service they shall notify the relevant competent authority of the member state in the market of which the product or service is placed or made available . notification shall include the assessment referred to in paragraph 3 . microenterprises and not - for - profit organisations are exempted from this notification requirement but must be able to supply the relevant documentation upon request from a relevant competent authority .


### member states shall ensure that the public is informed of the existence , responsibilities and identity of the authorities referred to in the first subparagraph . those authorities shall make the information available in accessible formats upon request . ### member states shall ensure that the public is informed of the existence , responsibilities and identity of the authorities referred to in the first subparagraph . those authorities shall make the information on their own work and on the decisions they have taken available in accessible formats upon request from the members of the public concerned .


### where , on completion of the procedure set out in article 19 and , objections are raised against a measure taken by a member state , or where the commission considers a national measure to be contrary to union legislation , the commission shall without delay enter into consultation with the member states and the relevant economic operator or operators and shall evaluate the national measure . on the basis of the results of that evaluation , the commission shall decide whether the national measure is justified or not . ### where , on completion of the procedure set out in article 19 and , objections are raised against a measure taken by a member state , or where the commission has reasonable evidence to suggest that a national measure is contrary to union legislation , the commission shall without delay enter into consultation with the member states and the relevant economic operator or operators and shall evaluate the national measure . on the basis of the results of that evaluation , the commission shall decide whether the national measure is justified or not .


### the report shall , inter alia , address in the light of social , economic and technological developments the evolution of the accessibility of products and services and the impact on economic operators and persons with disabilities , identifying where possible , areas for burden reduction , with a view to assessing the need to review this directive . ### the report shall , based on the notifications received , assess whether this directive has achieved its objectives , in particular with regard to enhancing the free circulation of accessible products and services . it shall , inter alia , address in the light of social , economic and technological developments and the level of compliance with this directive , the evolution of the accessibility of products and services and the need to include or exclude new products and services under the scope of the directive . the commission shall also evaluate the functioning of articles 12 and 22 and their impact on economic operators and persons with disabilities , identifying where possible , areas for burden reduction , with a view to assessing the need to review this directive .


### the design and production of products in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities and those with age related impairments , shall be achieved by making accessible the following : ### shall comply with section i .


### self - service terminals , including automatic teller machines used for provision of banking services : the design and production of products in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities and those with age related impairments , shall be achieved by making accessible the following : the information on the use of the product provided in the product itself , which : must be available by more than one sensory channel ; must be understandable ; must be perceivable ; shall have an adequate size of fonts in foreseeable use conditions ; the user interface of the product in accordance with point 2 ; the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with functional limitations , in accordance with point 2 ; the interfacing of the product with assistive devices . ### self - service terminals , including automatic teller machines used for provision of banking services and payment terminals shall comply with section ii .


### design and production : the design and production of products in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities and those with age related impairments , shall be achieved by making accessible the following : the information on the use of the product provided on the product itself , which : must be available by more than one sensory channel ; must be understandable ; must be perceivable ; shall have an adequate size of fonts in foreseeable conditions of use ; the user interface of the product in accordance with point 2 ; the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with functional limitations , in accordance with point 2 ; the interfacing of the product with assistive devices . ### design and production : the design and production of products in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations and persons with disabilities and those with age related impairments , shall be achieved by complying with the following accessibility requirements : the information on the use of the product provided on the product itself , which : shall be available by more than one sensory channel ; shall be understandable ; shall be perceivable ; foreseeable conditions of use ; shall list and explain how to activate and use the accessibility features of the product and its compatibility with assistive technologies maximise its readability in shall have an adequate size and type of fonts with sufficient contrast between the characters and their background in order to the user interface of the product in accordance with point 2 ; the functionality of the product by providing functions aimed to address the needs of persons with functional limitations , in accordance with point 2 ; the product shall provide compatibility with assistive devices and technologies , including hearing technologies , such as hearing aids , telecoils , cochlear implants , and assistive listening devices . the product shall also allow for the use of personal headsets .


### making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception , operation and understanding , including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction , when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative ; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at union and international level ; ### making websites and online applications needed for the provision of the service accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users ' perception , operation and understanding , including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction , when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative ; and in a robust way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at union and international level ;


### providing accessible information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services ; ### providing accessible information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services and technologies , including hearing technologies , such as hearing aids , telecoils , cochlear implants , and assistive listening devices .


### the provision of services in order to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities , shall be achieved by : making accessible the built environment where the service is provided , including transport infrastructure , in accordance with part c , without prejudice to national and union legislation for the protection of national treasures possessing artistic , historic or archaeological value ; making facilities accessible , including vehicles , crafts and equipment needed for the delivery of the service as follows : the design of its built space shall follow the requirements under part c in relation to boarding , disembarking , circulation and use ; the information shall be available in different ways and via more than one sensory channel ; alternatives to non - text visual content shall be provided . ensuring the accessibility of the products used in the provision of the service , in accordance with the rules laid down in part a ; providing information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities as follows : the information content shall be available in text formats that can be used to generate alternative assistive formats to be presented in different ways by the users and via more than one sensory channel , alternatives to non - text content shall be provided ; the electronic information , including the related online applications needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point . making websites accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users’ perception , operation and understanding , including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction , when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative ; and in a way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at union and international level ; providing accessible information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services ; including functions , practices , policies and procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with functional limitations . ### the provision of services in such a way as to maximise their foreseeable use by persons with functional limitations , including persons with disabilities , shall be achieved by : making accessible the built environment where the service is provided , including transport infrastructure , in accordance with part c , without prejudice to national and union legislation for the protection of national treasures possessing artistic , historic or archaeological value ; making facilities accessible , including vehicles , crafts and equipment needed for the delivery of the service as follows : the design of its built space shall follow the requirements under part c in relation to boarding , disembarking , circulation and use ; the information shall be available in different ways and via more than one sensory channel ; alternatives to non - text visual content shall be provided . the products used in the provision of the service shall be in accordance with the rules laid down in part a ; the information about the functioning of the service and about its accessibility characteristics and facilities shall be provided in digital and accessible formats as follows : the information shall be made available in accessible web format and electronic non - web document format by making it understandable , perceivable and operable ; the economic operator shall list and explain how to use the accessibility features of the service and its compatibility with assistive technologies ; the electronic information , including the related online and mobile applications and websites needed in the provision of the service shall be provided in accordance with point ; making websites and online applications needed for the provision of the service accessible in a consistent and adequate way for users ' perception , operation and understanding , including the adaptability of content presentation and interaction , when necessary providing an accessible electronic alternative ; and in a robust way which facilitates interoperability with a variety of user agents and assistive technologies available at union and international level ; providing accessible information to facilitate complementarities with assistive services ; functions , practices , policies and procedures and alterations in the operation of the service targeted to address the needs of persons with functional limitations including persons with disabilities .


### pnr data enable law enforcement authorities to identify persons who were previously ‘ unknown’ , i . e . persons previously unsuspected of involvement in serious crime and terrorism , but whom an analysis of the data suggests may be involved in such crime and who should therefore be subject to further examination by the competent authorities . by using pnr data law enforcement authorities can address the threat of serious crime and terrorism from a different perspective than through the processing of other categories of personal data . however , in order to ensure that the processing of data of innocent and unsuspected persons remains as limited as possible , the aspects of the use of pnr data relating to the creation and application of assessment criteria should be further limited to serious crimes that are also transnational in nature , i . e . are intrinsically linked to travelling and hence the type of the data being processed . ### pnr data enable law enforcement authorities to identify persons who were previously ' unknown ' , i . e . persons previously unsuspected of involvement in serious crime and terrorism , but whom an analysis of the data suggests may be involved in such crime and who should therefore be subject to further examination by the competent authorities . by using pnr data law enforcement authorities can address the threat of serious transnational crime and terrorism from a different perspective than through the processing of other categories of personal data . however , in order to ensure that the processing of data of innocent and unsuspected persons remains as limited as possible , the aspects of the use of pnr data relating to the creation and application of assessment criteria should be further limited to serious transnational crimes that are also transnational in nature , i . e . are intrinsically linked to travelling and hence the type of the data being processed , which is as an indispensable condition for the use of such data by law enforcement authorities to be proportional .


### the processing of personal data must be proportionate to the specific security goal pursued by this directive . ### the processing of personal data must be proportionate and necessary to the specific goal pursued by this directive .


### air carriers already collect and process pnr data from their passengers for their own commercial purposes . this directive should not impose any obligation on air carriers to collect or retain any additional data from passengers or to impose any obligation on passengers to provide any data in addition to that already being provided to air carriers . ### air carriers already collect and process pnr data from their passengers for their own commercial purposes . this directive should not impose any obligation on air carriers to collect or retain any additional data from passengers or to impose any obligation on passengers to provide any data in addition to that already being provided to air carriers . for charter , private and freighted flights , pnr data should also be collected and transferred to the passenger information unit of the relevant member state .


### the contents of any lists of required pnr data to be obtained by the passenger information unit should be drawn up with the objective of reflecting the legitimate requirements of public authorities to prevent , detect , investigate and prosecute terrorist offences or serious crime , thereby improving internal security within the union as well as protecting the fundamental rights of citizens , notably privacy and the protection of personal data . such lists should not contain any personal data that could reveal racial or ethnic origin , political opinions , religious or philosophical beliefs , trade union membership or data concerning health or sexual life of the individual concerned . the pnr data should contain details on the passenger’s reservation and travel itinerary which enable competent authorities to identify air passengers representing a threat to internal security . ### the contents of pnr data to be obtained by the passenger information unit listed in the annex to this directive should be drawn up with the objective of reflecting the legitimate requirements of public authorities to prevent , detect , investigate and prosecute terrorist offences or serious transnational crime , thereby improving internal security within the union as well as protecting the fundamental rights of persons , notably privacy and the protection of personal data . such lists should not contain any personal data that could reveal racial or ethnic origin , political opinions , religious or philosophical beliefs , trade union membership or data concerning health or sexual life of the individual concerned . the pnr data should contain details on the passenger’s reservation and travel itinerary which enable competent authorities to identify air passengers representing a threat to internal security .


### the contents of any lists of required pnr data to be obtained by the passenger information unit should be drawn up with the objective of reflecting the legitimate requirements of public authorities to prevent , detect , investigate and prosecute terrorist offences or serious crime , thereby improving internal security within the union as well as protecting the fundamental rights of citizens , notably privacy and the protection of personal data . such lists should not contain any personal data that could reveal racial or ethnic origin , political opinions , religious or philosophical beliefs , trade union membership or data concerning health or sexual life of the individual concerned . the pnr data should contain details on the passenger’s reservation and travel itinerary which enable competent authorities to identify air passengers representing a threat to internal security . ### the contents of any lists of required pnr data to be obtained by the passenger information unit should be drawn up with the objective of reflecting the legitimate requirements of public authorities to prevent , detect , investigate and prosecute terrorist offences or certain types of serious transnational crime , thereby improving internal security within the union as well as protecting the fundamental rights of citizens , notably privacy and the protection of personal data . such lists should not contain any sensitive personal data revealing a person ' s race or ethnic origin , political opinions , religion or philosophical beliefs , sexual orientation or gender identity , trade union membership and activities , and the processing of biometric data or of data concerning health or sex life . the pnr data should contain details on the passenger ' s reservation and travel itinerary which enable competent authorities to identify air passengers representing a threat to internal security .


### the commission supports the international civil aviation organisation guidelines on pnr . these guidelines should thus be the basis for adopting the supported data formats for transfers of pnr data by air carriers to member states . this justifies that such supported data formats , as well as the relevant protocols applicable to the transfer of data from air carriers should be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure foreseen in regulation no… . . of the european parliament and the council [ …………… . . ] ### the commission supports the international civil aviation organisation guidelines on pnr . these guidelines should thus be the basis for adopting the supported data formats for transfers of pnr data by air carriers and other commercial operators or non - commercial flight operators to member states . this justifies that such supported data formats , as well as the relevant protocols applicable to the transfer of data from air carriers and other commercial operators or non - commercial flight operators should be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure foreseen in regulation no… . . of the european parliament and the council [ …………… . . ]


### the member states should take all necessary measures to enable air carriers to fulfil their obligations under this directive . dissuasive , effective and proportionate penalties , including financial ones , should be provided for by member states against those air carriers failing to meet their obligations regarding the transfer of pnr data . where there are repeated serious infringements which might undermine the basic objectives of this directive , these penalties may include , in exceptional cases , measures such as the immobilisation , seizure and confiscation of the means of transport , or the temporary suspension or withdrawal of the operating licence . ### the member states should take all necessary measures to enable air carriers and other commercial operators or non - commercial flight operators to fulfil their obligations under this directive . dissuasive , effective and proportionate penalties , including financial ones , should be provided for by member states against those air carriers and other commercial operators or non - commercial flight operators failing to meet their obligations regarding the transfer of pnr data . where there are repeated serious infringements which might undermine the basic objectives of this directive , these penalties may include , in exceptional cases , measures such as the immobilisation , seizure and confiscation of the means of transport .


### taking fully into consideration the right to the protection of personal data and the right to non - discrimination , no decision that produces an adverse legal effect on a person or seriously affects him / her should be taken only by reason of the automated processing of pnr data . moreover , no such decision should be taken by reason of a person’s race or ethnic origin , religious or philosophical belief , political opinion , trade union membership , health or sexual life . ### taking fully into consideration the right to the protection of personal data , the right to respect for private life and the right to non - discrimination in accordance with articles 8 , 7 and 21 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , no decision that produces an adverse legal effect on a person or seriously affects him / her should be taken only by reason of the automated processing of pnr data . moreover , no such decision should be taken on grounds of a person ' s ethnic or social origin , colour , genetic features , language , religious or philosophical belief , political opinion , trade union membership , membership of a national minority , property , birth , disability , health or sexual orientation .


### member states should share with other member states the pnr data that they receive where such transfer is necessary for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of terrorist offences or serious crime . the provisions of this directive should be without prejudice to other union instruments on the exchange of information between police and judicial authorities , including council decision 2009 / 371 / jha of 6 april 2009 establishing the european police office 39 and council framework decision 2006 / 960 / jha of 18 september 2006 on simplifying the exchange of information and intelligence between law enforcement authorities of the member states of the european union40 . such exchange of pnr data between law enforcement and judicial authorities should be governed by the rules on police and judicial cooperation . __________________ 39 oj l 121 , 15 . 5 . 2009 , p . 37 . 40 oj l 386 , 29 . 12 . 2006 , p . 89 . ### member states should share with other member states the pnr data that they receive where such transfer is necessary for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of terrorist offences or certain types of serious crime . the provisions of this directive should be without prejudice to other union instruments on the exchange of information between police and judicial authorities , including council decision 2009 / 371 / jha of 6 april 2009 establishing the european police office 39 and council framework decision 2006 / 960 / jha of 18 september 2006 on simplifying the exchange of information and intelligence between law enforcement authorities of the member states of the european union40 . such exchange of pnr data between law enforcement and judicial authorities should be governed by the rules on police and judicial cooperation . __________________ 39 oj l 121 , 15 . 5 . 2009 , p . 37 . 40 oj l 386 , 29 . 12 . 2006 , p . 89 .


### taking into account the right of passengers to be informed of the processing of their personal data , member states should ensure they are provided with accurate information about the collection of pnr data and their transfer to the passenger information unit . ### taking into account the right of passengers to be informed of the processing of their personal data , member states should ensure they are provided with clear , accurate information in writing about the collection of pnr data and their transfer to the passenger information unit .


### transfers of pnr data by member states to third countries should be permitted only on a case - by - case basis and in compliance with framework decision 2008 / 977 / jha . to ensure the protection of personal data , such transfers should be subject to additional requirements relating to the purpose of the transfer , the quality of the receiving authority and the safeguards applicable to the personal data transferred to the third country . ### transfers of pnr data to third countries should be permitted only on a case - by - case basis , on the basis of an international agreement between the union and the third country . to ensure the protection of personal data , such transfers should be subject to additional requirements relating to the purpose of the transfer , the quality of the receiving authority and the safeguards applicable to the personal data transferred to the third country . if the national supervisory authority finds the transfer to a third country in breach of any of the principles referred to in this directive , the national supervisory authority should have the right to suspend the data flow to that third country .


### the pnr data collected in accordance with this directive may be processed only for the following purposes : ### the pnr data collected in accordance with this directive may be processed only by the member state ' s competent authority , and only for the following purposes :


### ' air carrier ' means an air transport undertaking with a valid operating licence or equivalent permitting it to carry out carriage by air of passengers ; ### ' air carrier or non - carrier economic operator ' means an air transport undertaking with a valid operating licence or equivalent permitting it to carry out carriage by air of passengers ;


### ‘ terrorist offences’ means the offences under national law referred to in articles 1 to 4 of council framework decision 2002 / 475 / jha ; ### ' terrorist offences ' means the offences defined under national law , including the act of travelling for the purpose of perpetrating , planning , preparing , providing or receiving training for terrorism , in accordance with united nations security council resolution 2178 and additional protocol on the council of europe convention on the prevention of terrorism ;


### ' air carrier ' means an air transport undertaking with a valid operating licence or equivalent permitting it to carry out carriage by air of passengers ; ### ' air carrier ' means an air transport undertaking with a valid operating licence or equivalent ;


### the pnr data transferred by the air carriers , pursuant to article 6 , in relation to international flights which land on or depart from the territory of each member state shall be collected by the passenger information unit of the relevant member state . should the pnr data transferred by air carriers include data beyond those listed in the annex , the passenger information unit shall delete such data immediately upon receipt . ### the pnr data transferred by the air carriers and other non - commercial flight operators , pursuant to article 6 , in relation to international flights which land on or depart from the territory of each member state shall be collected by the passenger information unit of the relevant member state . should the pnr data transferred by air carriers and other commercial operators or non - commercial flight operators include data beyond those listed in the annex , the passenger information unit shall delete such data immediately upon receipt .


### each member state shall notify the list of its competent authorities to the commission twelve months after entry into force of this directive at the latest , and may at any time update its declaration . the commission shall publish this information , as well as any updates , in the official journal of the european union . ### each member state shall notify the list of its competent authorities to the commission twelve months after the entry into force of this directive at the latest , and may at any time update its declaration to ensure the list is up - to - date . the commission shall publish this information , as well as any updates , in the official journal of the european union .


### each member state shall notify the list of its competent authorities to the commission twelve months after entry into force of this directive at the latest , and may at any time update its declaration . the commission shall publish this information , as well as any updates , in the official journal of the european union . ### each member state shall notify the list of its competent authorities to the commission twelve months after entry into force of this directive at the latest , and shall at any time update its declaration to ensure the list is up - to - date . the commission shall publish this information , as well as any updates , in the official journal of the european union .


### the competent authorities shall not take any decision that produces an adverse legal effect on a person or significantly affects a person only by reason of the automated processing of pnr data . such decisions shall not be taken on the basis of a person’s race or ethnic origin , religious or philosophical belief , political opinion , trade union membership , health or sexual life . ### the competent authorities shall not take any decision that produces a legal effect on a person or significantly affects a person only by reason of the automated processing of pnr data . such decision shall always include human assessment . such decisions shall not be taken on the basis of data revealing a person ' s race or ethnic origin , political opinions , religious or philosophical beliefs , sexual orientation or gender identity , trade union membership and activities , and the processing of biometric data or of data concerning health or sex life .


### member states shall adopt the necessary measures to ensure that air carriers transfer the pnr data as defined in article 2 and specified in the annex , to the extent that such data are already collected by them , to the database of the national passenger information unit of the member state on the territory of which the international flight will land or from the territory of which the flight will depart . where the flight is code - shared between one or more air carriers , the obligation to transfer the pnr data of all passengers on the flight shall be on the air carrier that operates the flight . where the flight has one or more stop - overs at the airports of the member states , air carriers shall transfer the pnr data to the passenger information units of all the member states concerned . ### member states shall adopt the necessary measures to ensure that air carriers transfer the specific pnr data as defined in article 2 and pursuant to article 4 and , to the extent that such data are already collected by them in their normal course of business to the database of the national passenger information unit of a member state on the territory of which the international flight will land or from the territory of which the flight will depart . where the flight is code - shared between one or more air carriers , the obligation to transfer the pnr data of all passengers on the flight shall be on the air carrier that operates the flight . where the flight has one or more stop - overs at the airports of the member states , air carriers shall transfer the pnr data to the passenger information units of all the member states concerned .


### air carriers shall transfer pnr data by electronic means using the common protocols and supported data formats to be adopted in accordance with the procedure of articles 13 and 14 or , in the event of technical failure , by any other appropriate means ensuring an appropriate level of data security : ### air carriers shall transfer pnr data by electronic means using the common protocols and supported data formats to be adopted in accordance with the procedure of article 13 or , in the event of technical failure , by any other appropriate means ensuring an appropriate level of data security :


### air carriers shall transfer pnr data by electronic means using the common protocols and supported data formats to be adopted in accordance with the procedure of articles 13 and 14 or , in the event of technical failure , by any other appropriate means ensuring an appropriate level of data security : ### air carriers , other commercial operators and non - commercial flight operators shall transfer pnr data by electronic means , providing sufficient guarantees in respect of the technical and organisational security measures , using the common protocols and supported data formats to be adopted in accordance with the procedure of articles 13 and 14 or , in the event of technical failure , by other appropriate means ensuring the same level of data security :


### on a case - by - case basis , upon request from a passenger information unit in accordance with national law , air carriers shall transfer pnr data where access earlier than that mentioned in point of paragraph 2 is necessary to assist in responding to a specific and actual threat related to terrorist offences or serious crime . ### on a case - by - case basis , upon request from a passenger information unit in accordance with national law , air carriers and other non - commercial flight operators shall transfer pnr data where access earlier than that mentioned in point of paragraph 2 is necessary to assist in responding to a specific and actual threat related to terrorist offences or serious transnational crime .


### on a case - by - case basis , upon request from a passenger information unit in accordance with national law , air carriers shall transfer pnr data where access earlier than that mentioned in point of paragraph 2 is necessary to assist in responding to a specific and actual threat related to terrorist offences or serious crime . ### on a case - by - case basis , upon request from a passenger information unit in accordance with national law , air carriers shall provide pnr data where access earlier than that mentioned in point of paragraph 2 is necessary to assist in responding to a specific and actual threat related to terrorist offences or serious crime .


### each member state shall provide that the provisions adopted under national law in implementation of articles 21 and 22 of the council framework decision 2008 / 977 / jha regarding confidentiality of processing and data security shall also apply to all processing of personal data pursuant to this directive ### each member state shall provide that the provisions adopted under national law in implementation of article 21 of the council framework decision 2008 / 977 / jha regarding confidentiality of processing shall also apply to all processing of personal data pursuant to this directive .


### any processing of pnr data revealing a person’s race or ethnic origin , religious or philosophical belief , political opinion , trade union membership , health or sexual life shall be prohibited . in the event that pnr data revealing such information are received by the passenger information unit they shall be deleted immediately . ### in accordance with article 11 a , member states shall prohibit the processing of pnr data revealing race or ethnic origin , political opinions , religion or philosophical beliefs , sexual orientation or gender identity , trade - union membership or activities , and the processing of biometric data or of data concerning health or sex life .


### without prejudice to article 10 , member states shall adopt suitable measures to ensure the full implementation of the provisions of this directive and shall in particular lay down effective , proportionate and dissuasive penalties to be imposed in case of infringements of the provisions adopted pursuant to this directive . ### without prejudice to article 10 , member states shall adopt suitable measures to ensure the full implementation of the provisions of this directive and shall in particular lay down effective , proportionate and dissuasive penalties to be imposed in case of infringements of the provisions adopted pursuant to this directive , whether these infringements were voluntary or the result of negligent or reckless acts .


### each member state shall provide that the national supervisory authority established in implementation of article 25 of framework decision 2008 / 977 / jha shall also be responsible for advising on and monitoring the application within its territory of the provisions adopted by the member states pursuant to the present directive . the further provisions of article 25 framework decision 2008 / 977 / jha shall be applicable . ### each member state shall provide that one or more public authorities are responsible for monitoring the application of the provisions adopted pursuant to this directive and for contributing to its consistent application throughout the union , in order to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of natural persons in relation to the processing of their personal data . 2 . member states shall ensure that the supervisory authority acts with complete independence in exercising the duties and powers entrusted to it . 3 . each member state shall provide that the members of the supervisory authority , in the performance of their duties , neither seek nor take instructions from anybody , and maintain complete independence and impartiality . 4 . each member state shall ensure that the supervisory authority is provided with the adequate human , technical and financial resources , premises and infrastructure necessary for the effective performance of its duties and powers . 5 . each member state shall ensure that the supervisory authority must have its own staff which shall be appointed by and subject to the direction of the head of the supervisory authority .


### all transfers of pnr data by air carriers to the passenger information units for the purposes of this directive shall be made by electronic means or , in the event of technical failure , by any other appropriate means , for a period of one year following the adoption of the common protocols and supported data formats in accordance with article 14 . ### all transfers of pnr data by air carriers , other commercial operators and non - commercial flight operators to the passenger information units for the purposes of this directive , shall be made by electronic means and carried out via a processor of data that provides sufficient guarantees in respect of the technical security measures and organizational measures governing the processing to be carried out . in the event of technical failure , the pnr data shall be transferred by other appropriate means whilst maintaining the same level of security . all transfers of pnr data shall be made for a period of one year following the adoption of the common protocols and supported data formats in accordance with article 14 .


### undertake a review of the operation of this directive and submit a report to the european parliament and the council within four years after the date mentioned in article 15 . such review shall cover all the elements of this directive , with special attention to the compliance with standard of protection of personal data , the length of the data retention period and the quality of the assessments . it shall also contain the statistical information gathered pursuant to article 18 . ### review the feasibility , necessity and proportionality of this directive , in the light of the experience gained by the member states . such review shall cover all the elements of this directive , with special attention to the compliance with standard of protection of personal data , the length of the data retention period , the quality of the assessments and the effectiveness of the sharing of the data between the member states . it shall also contain the statistical information gathered pursuant to article 18 . the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament and the council within two years after the date mentioned in article 15 ;


### member states shall prepare a set of statistical information on pnr data provided to the passenger information units . such statistics shall as a minimum cover the number of identifications of any persons who may be involved in a terrorist offence or serious crime according to article 4 and the number of subsequent law enforcement actions that were taken involving the use of pnr data per air carrier and destination . ### member states shall prepare a set of statistical information on pnr data provided to the passenger information units . such statistics shall as a minimum cover the total number of persons whose pnr data have been gathered , the number of identifications of any persons who may be involved in a terrorist offence or serious crime according to article 4 and the number of subsequent law enforcement actions that were taken involving the use of pnr data , the number of actual convictions that resulted from them and the number of persons found to have been wrongly marked in the use of the pnr data per air carrier and destination .


### ' sprfmo convention area ' means the high seas geographical area south of 10&#176 ; n , north of the ccamlr convention area as defined in the convention on the conservation of antarctic marine living resources , east of the siofa convention area as defined in the southern indian ocean fisheries agreement , and west of the areas of fisheries jurisdictions of south american states ; ### ' sprfmo convention area ' means the geographical area marked out in article 5 of the convention on the conservation and management of high seas fishery resources in the south pacific ocean .


### it is necessary to ensure that ppe entering the union market complies with this regulation and , in particular , that appropriate assessment procedures have been carried out by manufacturers . provision should therefore be made for importers to make sure that the ppe they place on the market complies with the requirements of this regulation and that they do not place on the market ppe which does not comply with such requirements or which present a risk . provision should also be made for importers to make sure that the conformity assessment procedures have been carried out and that the ce marking and technical documentation drawn up by manufacturers are available for inspection by the market surveillance authorities . ### it is necessary to ensure that ppe entering the union market complies with this regulation and , in particular , that appropriate assessment procedures have been carried out by manufacturers . provision should therefore be made for importers to make sure that the ppe they place on the market complies with the requirements of this regulation and that they do not place on the market ppe which does not comply with such requirements or which present a risk . provision should also be made for importers to make sure that the conformity assessment procedures have been carried out and that the ce marking and technical documentation drawn up by manufacturers are available for inspection by the competent surveillance authorities .


### any economic operator that either places ppe on the market under its own name or trademark or modifies a product in such a way that compliance with the requirements of this regulation may be affected should be considered to be the manufacturer and should assume the obligations of the manufacturer . ### any economic operator that either places ppe on the market under its own name or trademark or modifies ppe in such a way that compliance with the requirements of this regulation may be affected should be considered to be the manufacturer and should assume the obligations of the manufacturer .


### ensuring traceability of ppe throughout the supply chain helps to make market surveillance simpler and more efficient . an efficient traceability system facilitates the market surveillance authorities ' task of tracing economic operators who made non - compliant product available on the market . ### ensuring traceability of ppe throughout the supply chain helps to make market surveillance simpler and more efficient . an efficient traceability system facilitates the market surveillance authorities ' task of tracing economic operators who made non - compliant ppe available on the market .


### the ce marking should be the only marking indicating that ppe is in conformity with union harmonisation legislation . however , other markings should be allowed as long as they contribute to the improvement of consumer protection and are not covered by union harmonisation legislation . ### the ce marking should be the only marking indicating that ppe is in conformity with union harmonisation legislation . however , other markings should be allowed as long as they contribute to the improvement of consumer health and safety protection and are not covered by union harmonisation legislation .


### this regulation lays down requirements for the design and manufacture of personal protective equipment in order to ensure the health and safety protection of users and rules on its free movement in the union . ### this regulation lays down requirements for the design and manufacture of personal protective equipment intended to be placed on the market in order to ensure the health and safety protection of users and rules on its free movement in the union .


### for use on seagoing vessels or aircraft that are subject to the relevant international treaties applicable in member states ; ### for use solely on seagoing vessels or aircraft that are subject to the relevant international treaties applicable in member states ;


### manufacturers shall ensure that the ppe is accompanied by the instructions set out in point 1 . 4 of annex ii in a language which can be easily understood by end - users , as determined by the member state concerned . ### manufacturers shall ensure that the ppe is accompanied by the instructions and other information set out in point 1 . 4 of annex ii in a language which can be easily understood by end - users , as determined by the member state concerned .


### manufacturers shall , further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority , provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the ppe , in a language which can be easily understood by that authority . they shall cooperate with that authority , at its request , on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed by ppe which they have placed on the market . ### manufacturers shall , further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority , provide it , in electronic or paper form , with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the ppe , in a language which can be easily understood by that authority . they shall cooperate with that authority , at its request , on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed by ppe which they have placed on the market .


### further to a reasoned request from a national market surveillance authority , provide that authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the ppe ; ### further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority , provide that authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of an explosive ;


### cooperate with the national market surveillance authorities , at their request , on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed by ppe covered by the authorised representative ' s mandate . ### cooperate with the competent national authorities , at their request , on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed by ppe covered by the authorised representative ' s mandate .