1.The Union shall finance the establishment and operation of the data bases and computerised information management systems, managed by the Commission, which are necessary for the effective and efficient implementation of the rules referred to in Article 1.
2.A Union financial contribution may be granted for the establishment and management of data bases and computerised information management systems of third parties, including international organisations, provided that those data bases and computerised information management systems:
have a proven added value for the Union as a whole and are available across the Union to all interested users; and
are necessary for the effective and efficient implementation of the rules referred to in Article 1.