This Regulation establishes detailed rules for the operation of the CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) registry – a standardized electronic database for managing CBAM certificates, declarations, and registrations. The registry will serve as the central platform for all CBAM-related operations between the EU authorities and economic operators.The act consists of 4 chapters and 24 articles, covering the registry’s functions, access management, security measures, and data protection requirements. The key structural elements include provisions for different portal components (Declarants Portal, Operators Portal, National Authorities Portal, Commission Portal), interoperability with customs systems, and rules for user access management.The main provisions include:
- Establishment of a standardized electronic database containing CBAM accounts, declarations, applications and registrations
- Rules for interoperability with existing EU customs systems like EORI, TARIC, and Surveillance
- Detailed procedures for access management and authentication using the UUM&DS system
- Requirements for data protection, security measures and confidentiality of information
- Provisions for system maintenance, updates and business continuity in case of failures
- Rules on data retention (7-year maximum period) and processing of personal data
