
Article 1 
For the purposes of automated searching and comparison of DNA data, Malta has fully implemented the general provisions on data protection of Chapter 6 of Decision 2008/615/JHA and is entitled to receive and supply personal data pursuant to Articles 3 and 4 of that Decision as from the day of the entry into force of this Decision.
Article 2 
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.
Done at Brussels, 21 March 2013.
For the Council
The President
P. HOGAN