In order to ensure the 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 data already previously recorded in the system;

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; and

6. (f)

   availability of historical data in respect of all information entered for a national programme.