In order to ensure the efficient and effective electronic exchange of information, SFC2014 shall have the following characteristics:

1. (a)

   interactive forms or forms pre-filled by the system on the basis of the data already recorded in the system previously;

2. (b)

   automatic calculations, where they reduce the encoding effort of users;

3. (c)

   automatic embedded controls to verify internal consistency of transmitted data and consistency of this data with applicable rules;

4. (d)

   system generated alerts warning SFC2014 users that certain actions can or cannot be performed;

5. (e)

   online status tracking of the treatment of information entered into the system;

6. (f)

   availability of historical data in respect of all information entered for an operational programme.