Exchange of data between Member States
Article 45
1. Access to the data referred to in Article 44 of this Regulation shall be by secure Internet connection on a permanent basis. 2. Member States shall exchange the relevant technical information to ensure mutual access to and exchange of electronic fishing logbook data, transhipment declaration data and landing declaration data. 3. Member States shall: (a) ensure that data received according to this Chapter are recorded in computer-readable form and safely stored in computerised databases for at least 3 years; (b) take all necessary measures to ensure that they are only used for official purposes; and (c) take all necessary technical measures to protect such data against any accidental or illicit destruction, accidental loss, deterioration, distribution or unauthorised consultation.