Article 2 Definitions

For the purpose of this Regulation, in addition to the definitions laid down in Directive 2014/40/EU and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/574, the following definitions shall apply:

1. (1)

   ‘contract’ means a contractual agreement between a manufacturer or importer of tobacco products and a provider of data storage systems in accordance with Article 15(8) of Directive 2014/40/EU and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/574;

2. (2)

   ‘provider’ means any legal person contracted by a manufacturer or importer of tobacco products for the purpose of establishing and operating its primary repository and the related services;

3. (3)

   ‘data portability’ means the ability to move data among different repositories, by the use of technology that is readily available on the market and commonly used in the sector.