Implementing decision 2017/179 - Procedural arrangements necessary for the functioning of the Cooperation Group pursuant to Article 11(5) of the Directive 2016/1148 concerning measures for a high common level of security of network and information systems across the Union - Main contents
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Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2017/179 of 1 February 2017 laying down procedural arrangements necessary for the functioning of the Cooperation Group pursuant to Article 11(5) of the Directive (EU) 2016/1148 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning measures for a high common level of security of network and information systems across the Union| Legal instrument | implementing decision |
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| Number legal act | Implementing decision 2017/179 |
| CELEX number i | 32017D0179 |
| Document | 01-02-2017; Date of adoption |
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| Publication in Official Journal | 02-02-2017; OJ L 28 p. 73-77 |
| Effect | 03-02-2017; Entry into force Date pub. +1 See Art 13 |
| End of validity | 31-12-9999 |
2.2.2017 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
L 28/73 |
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2017/179
of 1 February 2017
laying down procedural arrangements necessary for the functioning of the Cooperation Group pursuant to Article 11(5) of the Directive (EU) 2016/1148 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning measures for a high common level of security of network and information systems across the Union
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to 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 (1), and in particular Article 11(5) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) |
Strategic cooperation between Member States and sharing of information, experience and best practice relating to the security of network and information systems is essential for effectively responding to the challenges of incidents and risks related to the security of those systems across the Union. |
(2) |
In order to support and facilitate strategic cooperation and the exchange of information among Member States and to develop trust and confidence amongst them, Article 11 of Directive (EU) 2016/1148, establishes a Cooperation Group, composed of representatives of the Member States, the Commission and the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security |
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Under Article 11 of Directive (EU) 2016/1148 the Cooperation Group is required to carry out its tasks on the basis of biennial work programmes, the first of which must be established by 9 February 2018. Among its tasks, the Cooperation Group is to provide strategic guidance for the activities of the Computer Security Incident Response Teams network, exchange information and best practice, discussing capabilities and preparedness of the Member States. The Cooperation Group is also required to prepare by 9 August 2018 and every year and half thereafter, a report assessing the experience gained with the strategic cooperation pursued under this Article. |
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Pursuant to Article 24(2) of Directive (EU) 2016/1148 for the period from 9 February 2017 to 9 November 2018 and for the purposes of supporting Member States in taking a consistent approach in the identification of operators of essential services, the Cooperation Group is to discuss the process, substance and type of national measures allowing for the identification of operators of essential services within a specific sector. The Cooperation Group is also to discuss, at the request of a Member State, specific draft national measures of that Member State regarding the identification of operators of essential services within a specific sector. |
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Under Article 14(7) of Directive (EU) 2016/1148 competent authorities acting together within the Cooperation Group may develop and adopt guidelines concerning the circumstances in which operators of essential services are required to notify incidents, including on the parameters to determine the significance of the impact of an incident. |
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Pursuant to Article 11(2) of Directive (EU) 2016/1148 the Commission is to provide the secretariat of the Cooperation Group. The Commission should also provide secretarial support for sub-groups created in accordance with this decision. |
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The Cooperation Group should be chaired by a representative of a Member State holding the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The Chair should be assisted in the performance of his duties by representatives of the Member States holding the previous and the following Presidency of the Council of the Union. The Chair may specify in relation to which duties such assistance may be needed. In case a Member... |
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