Translation of "connaissance des données " (French → English) :

the progressive development of a comprehensive and publicly accessible high quality marine data and knowledge base which shall facilitate the sharing, re-use and dissemination of those data and knowledge among various user groups, thus avoiding a duplication of efforts; for that purpose, the best use shall be made of existing Union and Member States’ programmes.

18. Welcomes the setting up of a Forest Information System for Europe to support the sharing of data, best practices and existing knowledge on forests between the Member States; recognises that collecting data and information on the multifunctional role of forests and forest resources from the national databases will be of benefit to the sector and calls on the Commission to support its integration into a European data platform; welcomes the benefits of sharing best practices and existing knowledge on forests between the Member States, but stresses that such activity should not result in increased demand on budgetary resources;

(75a) The data protection officer should have at least the following qualifications: extensive knowledge of the substance and application of data protection law, including technical and organisational measures and procedures; mastery of technical requirements for privacy by design, privacy by default and data security; industry-specific knowledge in accordance with the size of the controller or processor and the sensitivity of the data to be processed; the ability to carry out inspections, consultation, documentation, and log file analysis; and the ability to work with employee representation.

(25) In order to ensure that the establishment of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies is based on reliable data and to avoid any additional administrative burden, it is essential that Member States collect and use the best available data and information by encouraging the relevant stakeholders to share their data and information and making use of existing instruments and tools for data collection, such as those developed in the context of the Marine Knowledge 2020 initiative.

(25) In order to ensure that the establishment of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies is based on reliable data and to avoid additional administrative burden, it is essential that Member States collect the best available data and information by making use of existing instruments and tools for data collection, such as those developed in the context of the Marine Knowledge 2020 initiative.

5. Recognises that ‘big data’ and knowledge are the fuel of the EU’s future economy; welcomes the proposed data protection package as a way to increase trust and transparency; stresses the need to bear in mind the challenges resulting from globalisation and the use of new technologies, and the importance of ensuring that a modernised EU data protection regime strengthens citizens’ rights, making the EU the forerunner and trend-setter in the field of data protection, enhancing the internal market and creating a level playing field for all businesses active in the EU;