Definitions
Article 2
For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply: (1) ‘node’ means a connection point which is part of the electronic identification interoperability architecture and is involved in cross-border authentication of persons and which has the capability to recognise and process or forward transmissions to other nodes by enabling the national electronic identification infrastructure of one Member State to interface with national electronic identification infrastructures of other Member States; (2) ‘node operator’ means the entity responsible for ensuring that the node performs correctly and reliably its functions as a connection point.