
Article 1 
This Regulation establishes administrative provisions for the approval of new types of vehicles with respect to the 112-based eCall in-vehicle systems, as well as of 112-based eCall in-vehicle Separate Technical Units (‘STUs’) and 112-based eCall in-vehicle system components designed and constructed for such vehicles.
It also lays down uniform conditions for implementation of the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2015/758 with regard to the privacy and data protection of users of the 112-based eCall in-vehicle systems.
Article 2 

1. The manufacturer shall submit to the approval authority, as defined in  Article 3(36) of Regulation (EU) 2018/858, an application for the  GB type-approval  of a vehicle with regard to its 112-based eCall in-vehicle system.
2. The application referred to in paragraph 1 shall be drawn up on the basis of the template set out in Part 1 of Annex I.
3. Where the technical requirements referred to in Article 5 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/79 are met, the approval authority shall  grant aGB type-approval  and  issue aGB type-approval  certificate numbered in accordance with the system set out in  Annex IV to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683.The approval authority  shall not assign the same number to another vehicle type.
4. The  GB type-approval  certificate shall be drawn up on the basis of the template set out in Part 2 of Annex I.
5. The manufacturer shall provide in the owner's manual information on the processing of data carried out through the 112-based eCall in-vehicle system by following the template set out in Part 3 of Annex I to this Regulation.
Article 3 

1. The manufacturer shall submit to the approval authority, as defined in  Article 3(36) of Regulation (EU) 2018/858, the application for the  GB type-approval  for a type of 112-based eCall in-vehicle STU or a type of 112-based eCall in-vehicle system component.
2. The application referred to in paragraph 1 shall be drawn up on the basis of the template set out in Part 1 of Annex II to this Regulation.
3. Where the technical requirements referred to in respectively Article 6 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/79 as regards components and Article 7 thereof as regards STUs are met, the approval authority shall  grant aGB type-approval  and issue aGB type-approval  certificate and a type-approval number, which shall follow the numbering system set out in  Annex IV to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683.The approval authority  shall not assign the same number to another type of STU or component.
4. The  GB type-approval  certificate shall be drawn up on the basis of the template set out in Part 2 of Annex II.
Article 4 
Each component or STU conforming to a type in respect of which  a GB  component or STU-approval has been granted pursuant to this Regulation shall bear  a GB  type-approval mark in accordance with the model set out in Part 3 of Annex II.
Article 5 

1. The manufacturer shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the 112-based eCall in-vehicle system or the 112-based eCall in-vehicle STU is not traceable and is not subject to any constant tracking in its normal operational status. The manufacturer shall further ensure that data in the internal memory of that system or STU is automatically and continuously removed and is not available outside the in-vehicle system or STU to any entities before the eCall is triggered.
2. The manufacturer shall inform the owner of the vehicle of the measures taken in accordance with Article 6(9) of Regulation (EU) 2015/758 by using the template set out in Part 3 of Annex I to this Regulation.
3. The manufacturer shall take appropriate safeguard measures (such as use of encryption technologies) to protect the security of personal data in the internal memory of the 112-based eCall in-vehicle system or 112-based eCall in-vehicle STU and to prevent surveillance and misuse. Such measures shall be appropriate, strictly proportionate to and necessary for the intended purpose.
Article 6 
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
It shall apply from 31 March 2018.
...Done at Brussels, 15 July 2016.
For the Commission
The President
Jean-Claude JUNCKER
ANNEX I
PART 1
Information document No … relating to the  GB type-approval  of a motor vehicle with regard to its 112-based eCall in-vehicle system.

The following information shall be supplied in triplicate and include a list of contents. Any drawings shall be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 or on a folder of A4 format. Photographs, if any, shall show sufficient detail.

If the system, components or separate technical units referred to in this information document have electronic controls, information concerning their performance shall be supplied.
 0.  0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer): …
 0.2. Type: …
 0.2.1. Commercial name(s) (if available): …
 0.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle (1): …
 0.3.1. Location of that marking: …
 0.4. Category of vehicle (2): …
 0.5. Company name and address of manufacturer: …
 0.8. Name(s) and address(es) of the assembly plant(s): …
 0.9. Name and address of the manufacturer's representative (if any): …
 1.  1.1. Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle: …
 9.  9.1. Type of bodywork (4): …
 9.10. Interior arrangements
 9.10.2. Arrangement and identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators
 9.10.2.1. Photographs and/or drawings of the arrangement of symbols and controls, tell-tales and indicators, in particular showing the symbol and position of the tell-tale/indicator (if any) or a description of other means used for warning the occupants of the vehicles in the event of critical failure that would result in an inability of the system to execute a 112-based eCall: …
 9.12.2. Nature and position of supplementary restraint systems (indicate yes/no/optional)

(L = left-hand side, R = right-hand side, C = centre)
 Front airbag Side airbag Belt pre-loading device
First row of seats LCR   
  
  
Second row of seats LCR   
  
  

 9.12.4. A brief description of the electrical/electronic components (if any): …
 12.  12.8. eCall system
 12.8.1. Presence: yes/no (3).
 12.8.2. Technical description and/or schematic drawings: ….
 12.8.3. Type-approval number (if available) of the eCall in-vehicle STU: …
 12.8.4. For eCall system not approved as STU:
 12.8.4.1. Detailed description, photographs and/or drawings of the eCall system and its position on the vehicle: ….
 12.8.4.2. List of the main constituent components of the eCall system: ….
 12.8.4.3. Scheme of all electrical connections: …
 12.8.5. Presence of TPS eCall system: yes/no (3).
 12.8.6. Presence of other added value services: yes/no (3).
 12.8.7. Declaration of conformity with the standards referred to in Article 5(8) of Regulation (EU) 2015/758: yes/no (3).

Date, Signature
 (1) If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to describe the vehicle, component or separate technical unit types covered by this information document, such characters shall be represented in the documentation by the symbol ‘?’ (e.g. ABC??123??).
 (2) As defined in  Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858.
 (3) Delete where not applicable.
 (4) Use the codes as defined in Part C of  Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/858.

PART 2
MODEL 
Stamp of type-approval authority

Communication concerning:



— GB type-approval  (1)
— extension of  GB type-approval  (1)
— refusal of  GB type-approval  (1)
— withdrawal of  GB type-approval  (1) of a type of vehicle with regard to the installation of 112-based eCall in-vehicle systems

with regard to Regulation (EU) 2015/758 as it has effect in domestic law, as last amended  by S.I. …./….

GB type-approval  number: …

Reason for extension: …
 SECTION I  0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer): …
 0.2. Type: …
 0.2.1. Commercial name(s) (if available): …
 0.3. Means of identification of type if marked on the vehicle (2): …
 0.3.1. Location of that marking: …
 0.4. Category of vehicle (3): …
 0.5. Company name and address of manufacturer: …
 0.8. Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s): …
 0.9. Name and address of the representative of the manufacturer (if any): …
 SECTION II  1. Additional information (where applicable): see Addendum
 2. Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests: …
 3. Date of test report: …
 4. Number of test report: …
 5. Remarks (if any): see Addendum.
 6. Place: …
 7. Date: …
 8. Signature: …

Attachments: 
1.. Information package.
2.. Test report.
 (1) Delete where not applicable.
 (2) If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to describe the vehicle, component or separate technical unit types covered by this information document, such characters shall be represented in the documentation by the symbol ‘?’ (e.g. ABC??123??).
 (3) As defined in  Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858.

  1. Additional information
 1.1. Brief description of the eCall system fitted to the vehicle: …
 1.2. Location of the eCall system: …
 1.3. Means of triggering of the eCall system: …
 1.4. Power supply of the eCall system: …
 1.5. TPS eCall system fitted on the vehicle: yes/no.
 1.6. Other added value services: yes/no.
 2. Type-approval number of an 112-based eCall in-vehicle STU/component installed on the vehicle (if any) to comply with Regulation (EU) 2015/758 and its implementing acts: …
 3. Remarks (if any): …

PART 3
The technical documentation handed over together with the vehicle (owner's manual) shall contain clear, comprehensive and easily accessible information on the 112-based eCall in-vehicle system of the vehicle and on the way it operates, as well as regarding any third party service supported eCall system (TPS system) or other added value services fitted on that vehicle and their additional functionalities.

Differences existing between the data processing carried out through the 112-based eCall in-vehicle system and the TPS system or other added value service, if available, shall be clearly spelt out.

The information on privacy and data protection shall be provided separately for the 112-based and the TPS systems prior to their use in order to avoid any confusion as to the purposes pursued and the added value of the data processing.

This template lays down the minimum required information to be provided to the user and may be complemented by other appropriate information having regard to the specific circumstances in which the data is collected or processed.

1.  1.1. Overview of the 112-based eCall in-vehicle system, its operation and functionalities: …
 1.2. The 112-based eCall service is a public service of general interest and is accessible free of charge.
 1.3. The 112-based eCall in-vehicle system is activated by default. It is activated automatically by means of in-vehicle sensors in the event of a severe accident. It will also be triggered automatically when the vehicle is equipped with a TPS system which does not function in the event of a severe accident.
 1.4. The 112-based eCall in-vehicle system can also be triggered manually, if needed. Instructions for manual activation of the system: …
 1.5. In the event of a critical system failure that would disable the 112-based eCall in-vehicle system, the following warning will be given to the occupants of the vehicle: …

2.  2.1. Any processing of personal data through the 112-based eCall in-vehicle system shall comply with the personal data protection rules provided for in  Regulation (EU) 2016/679, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003, and in particular, shall be based on the necessity to protect the vital interests of the individuals in accordance with  Article 6(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
 2.2. Processing of such data is strictly limited to the purpose of handling the emergency eCall to the single European emergency number 112.
 2.3.  2.3.1. The 112-based eCall in-vehicle system may collect and process only the following data:

— Vehicle Identification Number
— Vehicle type (passenger vehicle or light commercial vehicle)
— Vehicle propulsion storage type (gasoline/diesel/CNG/LPG/electric/hydrogen)
— Vehicle last three locations and direction of travel
— Log file of the automatic activation of the system and its timestamp
— Any additional data (if applicable): …
 2.3.2. Recipients of data processed by the 112-based eCall in-vehicle system are the relevant public safety answering points designated by the  Secretary of State, to first receive and handle eCalls to the ... emergency number 112.
Additional information (if available): …
 2.4.  2.4.1. The 112-based eCall in-vehicle system is designed in such a way as to ensure that the data contained in the system memory is not available outside the system before an eCall is triggered.
Additional remarks (if any): …
 2.4.2. The 112-based eCall in-vehicle system is designed in such a way as to ensure that it is not traceable and not subject to any constant tracking in its normal operation status.
Additional remarks (if any): …
 2.4.3. The 112-based eCall in-vehicle system is designed in such a way as to ensure that data in the system internal memory is automatically and continuously removed.
 2.4.3.1. The vehicle location data is constantly overwritten in the internal memory of the system so as always to keep maximum of the last three up-to-date locations of the vehicle necessary for the normal functioning of the system.
 2.4.3.2. The log of activity data in the 112-based eCall in-vehicle system is kept for no longer than necessary for attaining the purpose of handling the emergency eCall and in any case not beyond 13 hours from the moment an emergency eCall was initiated.
Additional remarks (if any): …
 2.5.  2.5.1. The data subject (the vehicle's owner) has a right of access to data and as appropriate to request the rectification, erasure or blocking of data, concerning him or her, the processing of which does not comply with the provisions of  Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and the Data Protection Act 2018. Any third parties to whom the data have been disclosed have to be notified of such rectification, erasure or blocking carried out in compliance with  that Regulation and that Act, unless it proves impossible or involves a disproportionate effort.
 2.5.2. The data subject has a right to complain to the competent data protection authority if he or she considers that his or her rights have been infringed as a result of the processing of his or her personal data.
 2.5.3. Contact service responsible for handling access requests (if any): …

3.  3.1. Description of the operation and the functionalities of the TPS system/added value service: …
 3.2. Any processing of personal data through the TPS system/other added value service shall comply with the personal data protection rules provided for in  Regulation (EU) 2016/679, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003.
 3.2.1. Legal basis for the use of TPS system and/or added value services and for processing data through them: …
 3.3. The TPS system and/or other added value services shall process personal data only on the base of the explicit consent of the data subject (the vehicle's owner or owners).
 3.4. Modalities for data processing through TPS system and/or other added value services, including any necessary additional information regarding traceability, tracking and processing of personal data: …
 3.5. The owner of a vehicle equipped with a TPS eCall system and/or other added value service in addition to the 112-based eCall in-vehicle system has the right to choose to use the 112-based eCall in-vehicle system rather than the TPS eCall system and the other added value service.
 3.5.1. Contact details for handling TPS eCall system deactivation requests: …

ANNEX II
PART 1
Information document No … relating to the  GB type-approval  of a 112-based eCall in-vehicle STU or 112-based eCall in-vehicle system component (3).

The following information shall be supplied in triplicate and include a list of contents. Any drawings shall be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 or on a folder of A4 format. Photographs, if any, shall show sufficient detail.

If the separate technical unit or component referred to in this information document have electronic controls, information concerning their performance shall be supplied.
 0.  0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer): …
 0.2. Type: …
 0.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the Separate Technical Unit (1): …
 0.3.1. Location of that marking: …
 0.4. In case of STU, intended for category of vehicle (2): …
 0.5. Company name and address of manufacturer: …
 0.7. Location and method of affixing of the  GB  approval mark: …
 0.9. Name and address of the manufacturer's representative (if any): …
 12.8. eCall system
 12.8.2. Technical description and/or schematic drawings: …
 12.8.3.1. Photographs and/or drawings in sufficient detail and to an appropriate scale to enable the STU or component to be identified. The drawings must show the intended position of the STU or component on the vehicle and the space intended for the  GB type-approval  mark of the STU or component: …
 12.8.3.1.1. Instructions for installation in the vehicle, including the position and orientation of the 112-based eCall in-vehicle system component: …
 12.8.3.1.2. Location and method of mounting the 112-based eCall in-vehicle STU in the vehicle: …
 12.8.3.2. List of the main constituent parts of the STU or component: …
 12.8.7. Declaration of conformity with the standards referred to in Article 5(8) of Regulation (EU) 2015/758: yes/no (3).
 (1) If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to describe the vehicle, component or separate technical unit types covered by this information document, such characters shall be represented in the documentation by the symbol ‘?’ (e.g. ABC??123??).
 (2) As defined in  Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858.
 (3) Delete where not applicable.

PART 2
MODEL 
Stamp of type-approval authority

Communication concerning:



— GB type-approval
— extension of  GB type-approval
— refusal of  GB type-approval
— withdrawal of  GB type-approval of 112-based eCall in-vehicle STU/ 112-based eCall in-vehicle system component


with regard to Regulation (EU) 2015/758 as it has effect in domestic law.

GB type-approval  number: …

Reason for extension: …
 SECTION I  0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer): …
 0.2. Type: …
 0.3. Means of identification of type if marked on the separate technical unit/component: …
 0.3.1. Location of that marking: …
 0.4. In case of separate technical unit, intended for category of vehicle (3): …
 0.5. Name and address of manufacturer: …
 0.7. Location and method of affixing of the  GB  approval mark: …
 0.9. Name and address of the manufacturer's representative (if any): …
 SECTION II  1. Additional information (where applicable): see Addendum
 2. Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests: …
 3. Date of test report: …
 4. Number of test report: …
 5. Remarks (if any): see Addendum.
 6. Place: …
 7. Date: …
 8. Signature: …

Attachments: 
1.. Information package.
2.. Test report.

  1.  1.1. Brief description of the 112-based eCall in-vehicle STU/112-based eCall in-vehicle system component: …
 1.1.1. Instructions for installation in the vehicle, including the position and orientation of the 112-based eCall in-vehicle system component: …
 1.1.2. Example of the  GB type-approval  marking on the 112-based eCall in-vehicle STU/112-based eCall in-vehicle system component: …
 1.2. Location and method of mounting of the eCall separate technical unit in the vehicle: …
 1.3. Means of triggering: …
 1.4. Power supply: …
 2. The 112-based eCall in-vehicle system component complies with the technical requirements set out in Annex I to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/79. In addition, it also complies with the technical requirements covered by:
 2.1. Annex IV to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/79: yes/no.
 2.2. Annex VI to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/79: yes/no.
 2.3. Annex VII to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/79: yes/no.
 3. Remarks (if any): …

PART 3
1. The  GB  component and separate technical unit type-approval mark shall consist of:
 1.1. A rectangle surrounding the lower-case letter “g” followed by the number 11.
 1.2. In the vicinity of the rectangle the ‘base approval number’ contained in Section 4 of the type-approval number preceded by the two figures indicating the sequence number assigned to this Regulation. The sequence number is ‘00’ at present.
 1.3. In case of a 112-based eCall in-vehicle STU, in the vicinity of the rectangle the sequence number shall be preceded by the symbol ‘ECALL’.

2. The  GB type-approval  mark is affixed to a main part of the 112-based eCall in-vehicle STU or 112-based eCall in-vehicle system component in such a way as to be indelible as well as clearly and easily legible.

3. Example of  GB type-approval  marks for 112-based eCall in-vehicle STUs and 112-based eCall in-vehicle system components is shown respectively in Figure 1 and Figure 2.

Figure 1LegendThe  GB  separate technical unit type-approval was issued ... under number  00026. The first two digits ‘00’ indicate that the separate technical unit was approved according to this Regulation.
Figure 2LegendThe  GB component type-approval was issued ... under number 00026. The first two digits ‘00’ indicate that the component was approved according to this Regulation.