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1. Member States shall set up a computerised database for the purpose of validation of data recorded in accordance with this Regulation and a validation system no later than 31 December 2013.

2. Member States shall ensure that all data recorded in accordance with this Regulation are accurate, complete and submitted within deadlines laid down in the common fisheries policy. In particular:

(a) Member States shall perform cross-checking, analyses and verifications of the following data through automated computerised algorithms and mechanisms:

(i) vessel monitoring system data;

(ii) fishing activities data, in particular the fishing logbook, the landing declaration, the transhipment declaration and prior notification;

(iii) data from take-over declarations, transport documents and sales notes;

(iv) data from fishing licences and fishing authorisations;

(v) data from inspection reports;

(vi) data on engine power;

(b) the following data shall also be cross-checked, analysed and verified where applicable:

(i) vessel detection system data;

(ii) data on sightings;

(iii) data relating to international fisheries agreements;

(iv) data on entries into and exits from fishing areas, maritime areas where specific rules on access to waters and resources apply, regulatory areas of regional fisheries management organisations and similar organisations and waters of a third country;

(v) automatic identification system data.

3. The validation system shall allow the immediate identification of inconsistencies, errors and missing information in the data.

4. Member States shall ensure that the database clearly displays any data inconsistencies detected by the data validation system. The database shall also flag all data that were corrected and indicate the reason for such a correction.

5. If an inconsistency in the data has been identified, the Member State concerned shall undertake the necessary investigations and, if there are reasons to suspect that an infringement has been committed, take the necessary action.

6. Member States shall ensure that the dates for data receipt, data entry, data validation and the dates for the follow-up of detected inconsistencies are clearly visible in the database.

7. If the data referred to in paragraph 2 are not transmitted by electronic means Member States shall ensure that they are entered manually into the database without delay.

8. Member States shall establish a national plan for the implementation of the validation system covering the data listed under points (a) and (b) of paragraph 2 and the follow-up of inconsistencies. The plan shall allow Member States to make priorities for the validation and cross-checks and subsequent follow up on inconsistencies based on risk management. The plan shall be submitted to the Commission for approval by 31 December 2011. The Commission shall approve the plans before 1 July 2012 having allowed for the Member States to make corrections. Amendments to the plan shall be submitted to the Commission on an annual basis for approval.

9. If the Commission has identified inconsistencies in the data entered in the database of the Member State as a result of its own investigations, and after having presented documentation and consulted with the Member State, it may require the Member State to investigate the reason for the inconsistency and to correct the data if necessary.

10. The databases established and data collected by Member States referred to in this Regulation shall be deemed authentic under the conditions established under national law.