Article 32e

Data intermediation services provider which meets the requirements set out in Article 32c mayshall submit an application for registration in the public Union register of recognised data intermediation services providers to the competent authority referred to in Article 32b in the Member State in which they have their main establishment.

Justification

This amendment restores mandatory registration for data intermediation service providers in order to strengthen transparency, effective supervision and accountability within the Union data-sharing framework.

Data altruism organisation which meets the requirements set out in Article 32d mayshall submit an application for registration in the public Union register of recognised data altruism organisations to the competent authority referred to in Article 32b in the Member State in which they have their main establishment.

Justification

This amendment restores mandatory registration for data intermediation service providers in order to strengthen transparency, effective supervision and accountability within the Union data-sharing framework.

(3) Competent authorities shall establish the necessary application forms.

Justification

This amendment aims at preserving a more harmonised and coherent Union framework for the registration and supervision of data intermediation services and data altruism organisations. Removing fragmented national application form requirements helps avoid divergent supervisory approaches and supports greater legal certainty and consistency across Member States.

Justification

This amendment ensures a harmonised Union-wide registration framework through implementing acts adopted by the Commission, thereby reducing fragmentation and improving legal certainty and supervisory consistency across Member States.

Justification

This amendment strengthens consistent application and supervision across the Union by ensuring that competent authorities receive clear and comparable information on the intended activities of applicants.

Justification

This amendment supports more effective oversight and regulatory clarity by requiring applicants to provide meaningful information on their planned activities, the categories of data involved and any additional services linked to the processing of data.

Where a data intermediation services provider has submitted all necessary information pursuant to paragraph 3 of this Article, and complies with the requirements set out in Article 32c, the competent authority shall, within 12 weeks after the receipt of the application for registration, take a decision on whether the provider complies with the criteria set out in Article 32c. Where the competent authority requests the applicant to provide additional information necessary to assess compliance with Article 32c, the time limit shall be suspended until the competent authority has received that information. In duly justified cases, where the assessment of compliance requires additional time due to the complexity or novelty of the services, the competent authority may extend the time limit once by a maximum of 12 weeks and shall inform the applicant accordingly, stating reasons. Where the provider complies with the criteria, the competent authority shall submit the relevant information to the Commission which shall register the providers in the public Union register as a recognised data intermediation services provider.

Justification

This amendment strengthens the effectiveness and reliability of the registration procedure by allowing competent authorities sufficient time and information to properly assess compliance, particularly in complex or innovative cases. It also improves consistency by applying the same procedural safeguards to data altruism organisations.