Section III Computer services Article 2 Article 5-13 Understanding on computer
Article 21.3 Objectives of regulatory
cooperation [Article X.1:] [EU: General Objectives and Principles
The objectives of regulatory cooperation include to: …
(b) build trust, deepen mutual understan- ding of regulatory governance and obtain from each other the benefit of expertise and perspectives in order to:
(i) improve the planning and development of regulatory proposals;
(ii) promote transparency and predictability in the development and establishment of regulations;
(iii) enhance the efficacy of regulations; (iv) identify alternative instruments; (v) recognise the associated impacts of regu- lations;
(vi) avoid unnecessary regulatory differences; and
(vii) improve regulatory implementation and compliance; ...
1. The general objectives of this Chapter are: (a) To reinforce regulatory cooperation there- by facilitating trade and investment in a way that supports the Parties’ efforts to stimulate growth and jobs, while pursuing a high level of protection of, inter alia, … personal data …
2. The provisions of this Chapter do not restrict the right of each Party to maintain, adopt and apply measures to achieve legiti- mate public policy objectives, such as those mentioned in paragraph 1, at the level of protection that it considers appropriate, in accordance with its regulatory framework and principles.
Article 21.6
The Regulatory Cooperation Forum [Article X.18:] [EU: Bilateral Cooperation Mechanism A Regulatory Cooperation Forum (“RCF”)
is established, pursuant to Article 26.2.1(h) (Specialised committees), to facilitate and promote regulatory cooperation between the Parties in accordance with this Chapter. …
1. The Parties hereby establish a bilateral me- chanism to support regulatory cooperation between their regulators and competent au- thorities at central level to foster information exchange and to seek increased compatibility between their respective regulatory frame- works, where appropriate.
2. The mechanism would further aim at iden- tifying priority areas for regulatory coopera- tion to be reflected in the Annual Regulatory Cooperation Program ...
3. ... Article 21.8
Consultations with private entities [Article X.23:] [EU: Establishment of the Regulatory Cooperation Body In order to gain non-governmental perspec-
tives on matters that relate to the imple- mentation of this Chapter, each Party or the Parties may consult, as appropriate, with stakeholders and interested parties, including representatives from academia, think-tanks, non-governmental organisations, businesses, consumer and other organisations. These consultations may be conducted by any means the Party or Parties deem appropriate.
1. The Parties hereby establish a Regulatory Cooperation Body (hereafter “RCB”) in order to monitor and facilitate the implementation of the provisions set out in this Chapter and ... of this Agreement.
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Regulatory
Cooperation Chapter Twenty-one Initial Provisions for CHAPTER [ ]
Regulatory Cooperation [EU: Regulatory Cooperation][US: Regulatory Coherence …]
Article 21.3 Objectives of regulatory
cooperation [Article X.1:] [EU: General Objectives and Principles
The objectives of regulatory cooperation include to: …
(b) build trust, deepen mutual understan- ding of regulatory governance and obtain from each other the benefit of expertise and perspectives in order to:
(i) improve the planning and development of regulatory proposals;
(ii) promote transparency and predictability in the development and establishment of regulations;
(iii) enhance the efficacy of regulations; (iv) identify alternative instruments; (v) recognise the associated impacts of regu- lations;
(vi) avoid unnecessary regulatory differences; and
(vii) improve regulatory implementation and compliance; ...
1. The general objectives of this Chapter are: (a) To reinforce regulatory cooperation there- by facilitating trade and investment in a way that supports the Parties’ efforts to stimulate growth and jobs, while pursuing a high level of protection of, inter alia, … personal data …
2. The provisions of this Chapter do not restrict the right of each Party to maintain, adopt and apply measures to achieve legiti- mate public policy objectives, such as those mentioned in paragraph 1, at the level of protection that it considers appropriate, in accordance with its regulatory framework and principles.
Article 21.6
The Regulatory Cooperation Forum [Article X.18:] [EU: Bilateral Cooperation Mechanism A Regulatory Cooperation Forum (“RCF”)
is established, pursuant to Article 26.2.1(h) (Specialised committees), to facilitate and promote regulatory cooperation between the Parties in accordance with this Chapter. …
1. The Parties hereby establish a bilateral me- chanism to support regulatory cooperation between their regulators and competent au- thorities at central level to foster information exchange and to seek increased compatibility between their respective regulatory frame- works, where appropriate.
2. The mechanism would further aim at iden- tifying priority areas for regulatory coopera- tion to be reflected in the Annual Regulatory Cooperation Program ...
3. ... Article 21.8
Consultations with private entities [Article X.23:] [EU: Establishment of the Regulatory Cooperation Body In order to gain non-governmental perspec-
tives on matters that relate to the imple- mentation of this Chapter, each Party or the Parties may consult, as appropriate, with stakeholders and interested parties, including representatives from academia, think-tanks, non-governmental organisations, businesses, consumer and other organisations. These consultations may be conducted by any means the Party or Parties deem appropriate.
1. The Parties hereby establish a Regulatory Cooperation Body (hereafter “RCB”) in order to monitor and facilitate the implementation of the provisions set out in this Chapter and ... of this Agreement.
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[Article X.24:] [EU: Participation of Stakeholders
1. The RCB shall hold, at least once a year, a meeting open to the participation of stakeholders to exchange views on the Annual Regulatory Cooperation Program … [Article 25:] [EU: Composition and Rules of Procedures
1. The RCB shall be composed of representa- tives of both Parties. It shall be co-chaired by senior representatives of regulators and com- petent authorities, regulatory coordinating activities and international trade matters. …
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[Article X.24:] [EU: Participation of Stakeholders
1. The RCB shall hold, at least once a year, a meeting open to the participation of stakeholders to exchange views on the Annual Regulatory Cooperation Program … [Article 25:] [EU: Composition and Rules of Procedures
1. The RCB shall be composed of representa- tives of both Parties. It shall be co-chaired by senior representatives of regulators and com- petent authorities, regulatory coordinating activities and international trade matters. …
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