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Article 23 / Requirement

Incident reporting

Prepare to assess significant incidents and make staged notifications through the relevant national route.

What this means in practice

Translate the provision into accountable decisions and documented processes. The exact application depends on the entity, the relevant national law and any applicable sector-specific rules.

Implementation questions

  1. Set criteria for escalation
  2. Identify the competent authority or CSIRT route
  3. Rehearse collection of impact and timing facts

Evidence to organise

RecordWhat to check
Incident classification criteriaOwner, currency, approval and follow-up actions
Notification contacts and decision logOwner, currency, approval and follow-up actions
Exercise results and reporting recordsOwner, currency, approval and follow-up actions
These are planning prompts, not an exhaustive legal checklist or proof of compliance.

Official sources and context

Use these alongside the applicable national legislation and authority guidance. This page is general information and may not reflect every national measure or later amendment.