Article 8 Reliable and independent sources of information

This is a draft act

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In order to determine whether a source of information is reliable and independent, obliged entities shall take risk-sensitive measures to assess:
1. the credibility of the source, including its reputation;
2. the official status and independence of the information source;
3. the extent to which the information is up-to-date;
4. the accuracy of the source, based on whether the information or data provided had to undergo certain checks before being provided or is consistent with other sources;
5. the ease with which the identity information or data provided can be forged.

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