Introductory Text
CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1.Subject matter and scope
Article 2.Data protection
Article 3.Definitions
CHAPTER II COLLECTION AND MANAGEMENT OF DATA IN THE FRAMEWORK OF MULTIANNUAL UNION PROGRAMMES
SECTION 1 Multiannual Union programmes
Article 4.Establishment of a multiannual Union programme
Article 5.Content and criteria for the establishment of the multiannual Union programme
SECTION 2 Implementation of the multiannual Union programme by the Member States
Article 6.National work plans
Article 7.National correspondents
Article 8.Cooperation within the Union
Article 9.Regional coordination and cooperation
Article 10.Evaluation of work plans by STECF
Article 11.Evaluation and approval of the outcomes of the national work plans
SECTION 3 Requirements for the data collection process
Article 12.Access to the sampling sites
SECTION 4 Data management process
Article 13.Data storage
Article 14.Data quality control and validation
CHAPTER III USE OF DATA
Article 15.Access to and transmission of primary data
Article 16.Processing of primary data
Article 17.Procedure for ensuring availability of detailed and aggregated data
Article 18.Compatible data storage and exchange systems
Article 19.Review of refusal to provide data
Article 20.Obligations for end-users of scientific data and other interested parties
CHAPTER IV SUPPORT FOR SCIENTIFIC ADVICE
Article 21.Participation in meetings of international bodies
Article 22.International coordination and cooperation
CHAPTER V FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 23.Monitoring
Article 24.Exercise of the delegation
Article 25.Committee procedure
Article 26.Repeal and transitional provisions
Article 27.Entry into force
Signature
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