Validation of data
Article 50
1. Each Member State shall have in place and implement a data validation system that enables its competent authorities to comply with Article 109 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009. 2. The data validation system referred to in paragraph 1 shall meet the following minimum requirements: (a) include an electronic database for storing all validated data and data to be validated; (b) provide for validation procedures, as referred to in Article 52; (c) provide for data access procedures, as referred to in Article 53; and (d) ensure that all data stored in the electronic database referred to in Article 51 of this Regulation meets the format, quantity, and quality standards required under Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, including standards for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timely submission of data. 3. The validation system referred to in paragraph 1 shall be fully automated and use algorithms and other automatic mechanisms, including alert functions, that enable the competent authorities to promptly identify and investigate data inconsistencies, errors, and missing information, in accordance with Article 109(3) and (5) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.