# The Erasmus+ Programme (Data Processing) Regulations 2026, Regulation 2: Interpretation


In these Regulations—
“Erasmus+ Programme” means the European Union programme which the United Kingdom shall participate in and contribute to under Article 1(1a) of Protocol I to the Trade and Cooperation Agreement;
“Erasmus+ Programme Body” means—
(a) the Independent Audit Body,
(b) the National Agency,
(c) the National Authority;
“Independent Audit Body” means the body designated by the National Authority for the purpose of issuing an audit opinion in respect of the National Agency’s yearly management declaration as part of the Erasmus+ Programme;
“National Agency” means one or more bodies designated by the National Authority for the purpose of managing the implementation of the Erasmus+ Programme within the United Kingdom;
“National Authority” means the Secretary of State who is notified to the European Commission as being the person in charge of monitoring and supervising the management of the Erasmus+ Programme within the United Kingdom;
“Personal data” has the meaning given by section 3(2) of the Data Protection Act 2018;
“Processing” has the meaning given by section 3(4) of the Data Protection Act 2018;
“Relevant person” means—
(a) the Secretary of State,
(b) a devolved authority,
(c) the National Agency,
(d) the Independent Audit Body;
“Specified functions” means the National Agency’s functions in respect of the Erasmus+ Programme in relation to—
(a) communication, information and promotion activities to promote the Erasmus+ Programme, and providing support with the process of applying for funding, to all potential beneficiaries,
(b) customer relationship management,
(c) management of enquiries and applications for funding,
(d) awarding grants to beneficiaries,
(e) managing grants awarded.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/470/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/erasmus-programme-data-processing-regulations-2026/regulation-2
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