This regulation amends Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 on European statistics to modernize and strengthen the European Statistical System (ESS) framework. Here are the key aspects:The regulation introduces new provisions for statistical response to crisis situations, allowing the Commission (Eurostat) to undertake urgent statistical actions when necessary to respond to emergencies. It establishes procedures for Member States to voluntarily participate in such urgent statistical actions with agreed timeframes and quality requirements.The regulation creates a framework for accessing privately held data for statistical purposes. It gives National Statistical Institutes (NSIs) and Eurostat the right to request data from private holders when strictly necessary for European statistics. The regulation sets out procedures for such requests, including compensation mechanisms and enforcement measures including potential fines for non-compliance.Key provisions include:
- New definitions of data-related concepts like ‘data holder’, ‘data source’, and ‘data access’
- Rules for data sharing between statistical authorities within the ESS and with the European System of Central Banks
- Framework for developing new experimental statistics and statistics under development
- Strengthened provisions on statistical confidentiality and data protection
- Enhanced role for NSIs in national data governance frameworks
- New rules on access to confidential data for research purposes
The regulation aims to modernize European statistics by enabling better use of new data sources while maintaining high quality standards and statistical principles. It balances the need for timely statistics with data protection and confidentiality requirements.
