1.This Decision lays down rules for implementation of the Fund as regards:
(a)designated authorities;
(b)management and control systems;
(c)information to be provided by the Member States to the Commission regarding use of the Fund;
(d)reporting of irregularities;
(e)information and publicity;
(f)personal data;
(g)electronic exchange of documents.
2.The provisions set out below shall apply without prejudice to Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities(1).