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1. From 10 January 2030, an entity may submit the information referred to in Article 1(1), point (b), to the collection body in the Member State where the entity has its registered office for the purpose of making that information accessible on ESAP. When submitting such information to the collection body, the entity shall:

(a) ensure that the information is accompanied by metadata specifying that the information is made accessible on ESAP on a voluntary basis;

(b) ensure that the information is accompanied by metadata specifying whether the information contains personal data;

(c) ensure that the information is accompanied by the metadata necessary for the functioning of the ESAP search function referred in Article 7(3);

(d) use a data extractable format for submitting the information;

(e) ensure that the information submitted falls within the scope of Article 1(1), point (b);

(f) ensure that no personal data are included in the information, except where the personal data are required by Union or national law or constitute a necessary element of the information about the entity’s economic activities.

2. By 9 January 2030, each Member State shall designate at least one collection body for the collection of information submitted on a voluntary basis and notify ESMA thereof.

3. The European Supervisory Authorities established by Regulations (EU) No 1093/2010, (EU) No 1094/2010 and (EU) No 1095/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council (collectively, the ‘ESAs’) shall, through the Joint Committee, develop draft implementing technical standards to specify the following:

(a) the metadata to accompany the information submitted in accordance with paragraph 1;

(b) where applicable, the specific formats or templates to be used for submitting the information in accordance with paragraph 1.

4. When developing the implementing technical standards referred to in paragraph 3, the ESAs shall take into consideration any standards that already exist in the corresponding sectoral Union legislative acts and, in particular, any standards specifically designed for SMEs. The ESAs shall submit the draft implementing technical standards to the Commission by 10 January 2028.

Power is conferred on the Commission to adopt the implementing technical standards referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010, Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1094/2010 and Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010. The ESAs, through the Joint Committee, shall adopt guidelines for entities to ensure that the metadata submitted is correct, including the conditions for the inclusion of personal data in voluntary submissions.

5. Where the information referred to in paragraph 1 contains personal data, entities shall ensure that any processing of those data is based on one of the lawful grounds for processing listed in Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679. This Regulation does not create a legal basis for the processing of personal data.