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Directive (EU) 2016/1148 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Directive (EU) 2016/1148 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2016 concerning measures for a high common level of security of network and information systems across the Union

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Article 6Significant disruptive effect

1.When determining the significance of a disruptive effect as referred to in point (c) of Article 5(2), Member States shall take into account at least the following cross-sectoral factors:

(a)the number of users relying on the service provided by the entity concerned;

(b)the dependency of other sectors referred to in Annex II on the service provided by that entity;

(c)the impact that incidents could have, in terms of degree and duration, on economic and societal activities or public safety;

(d)the market share of that entity;

(e)the geographic spread with regard to the area that could be affected by an incident;

(f)the importance of the entity for maintaining a sufficient level of the service, taking into account the availability of alternative means for the provision of that service.

2.In order to determine whether an incident would have a significant disruptive effect, Member States shall also, where appropriate, take into account sector-specific factors.

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