1. The Forum on Access to Vehicle Information regarding access to vehicle OBD information and vehicle repair and maintenance information, established in accordance with Article 13(9) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 ( 8 ), shall also cover all vehicles within the scope of this Regulation.
It shall carry out its activities in accordance with Annex X to this Regulation.
2. The Forum on Access to Vehicle Information shall consider whether access to vehicle OBD information and vehicle repair and maintenance information affects the advances made in reducing vehicle theft, and shall make recommendations for improving the requirements relating to access to such information. In particular, the Forum on Access to Vehicle Information shall advise the Commission on the introduction of a process by which accredited organisations approve and authorise independent operators to access information on vehicle security.
The Commission may decide to keep the discussions and findings of the Forum on Access to Vehicle Information confidential.