Council of the European Union and European Parliament 25 October 2012, Regulation (EU) No 1024/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on administrative cooperation through the Internal Market Information System and repealing Commission Decision 2008/49/EC ( ‘the IMI Regulation’ ) Text with EEA relevance

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The IMI Regulation establishes the Internal Market Information System (IMI) to facilitate administrative cooperation and information exchange among Member States and the Commission, enhancing the implementation of Union acts related to the internal market. Key provisions include the use of IMI for exchanging personal data, ensuring data protection compliance, and allowing for future expansion to additional Union acts through pilot projects. The Regulation mandates that Member States ensure effective application of IMI, with the Commission responsible for managing the system and reporting on its functioning.AI