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1.Methods of communication 2.Communication protocols 3.Security standards 4.Methods of exchange of information between the register of the...4.1.Branch disclosure notification 4.2.Branch registration notification 4.3.Branch closure notification 4.4.Notification on changes to documents and information about the company...4.5.Communication errors 5.List of data to be exchanged between registers 5.1.Branch disclosure notification 5.2.Branch registration notification 5.3.Branch closure notification 5.4.Notification on changes to documents and information of the company...5.5.Cross-border merger notification 6.Structure of the standard message format 7.Data for the platform 8.Structure and use of the unique identifier 9.Methods of operation of the system and information technology services...10.Search criteria 11.Payment modalities 12.Explanatory labels 13.Availability of services 14.Optional access points 14.1.Optional access points to BRIS according to the first subparagraph...14.1.1.Procedure 14.1.2.Technical requirements 14.2.Optional access points to BRIS according to the second subparagraph...14.2.1.Procedure 14.2.2.Technical requirements 14.3.Requirements applicable to optional access points according to Article 22(4),...15.Exchange of information on disqualified directors 15.1.Introduction 15.2.Methods of exchange of information between Member States 15.2.1.First level of exchange of information 15.2.1.1.First level query on disqualification 15.2.1.2.First level answer on disqualification 15.2.2.Second level of exchange of information 15.2.2.1.Second level query on disqualification 15.2.2.2.Second level answer on disqualification 15.3.Detailed list of data 15.3.1.First level query on disqualification 15.3.2.First level answer on disqualification 15.3.2.1.Provision of further identification data 15.3.3.Second level query on disqualification 15.3.4.Second level answer on disqualification 15.4.Operation of the exchange of information

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2244

of 17 December 2020

laying down rules for the application of Directive (EU) 2017/1132 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards technical specifications and procedures for the system of interconnection of registers and repealing Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/884

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Directive (EU) 2017/1132 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2017 relating to certain aspects of company law1, and in particular Articles 24 and 13i(5) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/8842 sets out the technical specifications and procedures required for the system of interconnection of registers established by Directive 2009/101/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council3, which has been codified and repealed by Directive (EU) 2017/1132. Further procedures for the system of interconnection of registers have subsequently been introduced in Directive (EU) 2017/1132 by Directive (EU) 2019/1151 of the European Parliament and of the Council4 together with a requirement for the Commission to adopt implementing acts setting out the corresponding technical specifications and procedures by 1 February 2021.

(2)

It is necessary to lay down technical specifications defining the methods of exchange of information between the register of the company and the register of the branch in case a branch is opened or closed or when changes occur in the data and information of the company.

(3)

There is a need to specify what should be the detailed list of data when providing information between the register of the company and the register of the branch in order to ensure efficient exchange of data.

(4)

The procedure and technical requirements for the connection of the optional access points for Commission or other Union institutions, bodies, offices or agencies to the platform needs to be specified to ensure consistent rules for the establishment of such access points.

(5)

For the exchange of information on disqualified directors established by Directive (EU) 2019/1151 detailed arrangements and technical details need to be laid down to ensure effective, efficient and prompt exchange of information.

(6)

In order to ensure clarity and legal certainty, all the procedures and technical specifications for the system of interconnection of registers required by Directive (EU) 2017/1132 should be included in a single Implementing Regulation. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/884 should therefore be repealed and the technical specifications and procedures set out in that Implementing Regulation should be included in this Regulation.

(7)

Any processing of personal data under this Regulation is subject to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council5 and Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council6, as applicable.

(8)

The European Data Protection Supervisor was consulted in accordance with Article 42(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 and delivered an opinion on 31 July 2020.

(9)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on the Interconnection of Central, Commercial and Companies Registers,

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