RTS on Joint Examination Teams (EU) 2025/420
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/420 of 16 December 2024 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2554 with regard to regulatory technical standards to specify the criteria for determining the composition of the joint examination team ensuring a balanced participation of staff members from the ESAs and from the relevant competent authorities, their designation, tasks and working arrangements
Abstract
Regulatory Technical Standards under DORA establishing detailed rules for joint examination teams (JETs) supporting the Lead Overseer in the oversight of critical ICT third-party service providers. It specifies criteria for the number and composition of JET members, designation and staffing principles, task allocation, review of membership, and working arrangements including procedures, confidentiality and cost arrangements.
Key Takeaways
- Sets out the tasks of joint examination team members supporting the Lead Overseer, including oversight planning support, assessments, investigations, inspections, recommendations, and follow-up on remediation.
- Defines how joint examination teams are established and updated, including nomination and appointment of staff from relevant competent authorities and the ESAs.
- Provides criteria for determining JET size and composition (e.g., oversight intensity, provider size/complexity, Member State footprint, dependency of supervised entities, needed skills, cross-sectoral representation).
- Requires periodic assessment of JET performance and allows changes to team membership where appropriate.
- Establishes working arrangements covering diligence, oversight procedures, information handling/confidentiality, and arrangements on time and costs.
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