Group application
Article 2
Where this Regulation applies on a sub-consolidated or consolidated basis, the parent undertaking that is responsible for providing the consolidated or sub-consolidated financial statements for the group shall ensure that the conditions for subcontracting the use of ICT services that support critical or important functions or material parts thereof, where such subcontracting is permitted under the contractual arrangements on the use of ICT services, are implemented consistently in all financial entities that are part of the group and are adequate for the effective application of this Regulation at all relevant levels.