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# Article 1 — Subject-matter

**Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2015/2392 · binding · OJ L 332, 18.12.2015 · dated 17 Dec 2015 [in force]**

*In force · Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2015/2392, OJ L 332, 18.12.2015 · Checked against EUR-Lex on 26 Oct 2026 · [Official source](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir_impl/2015/2392/oj/eng)*

This Directive lays down rules specifying the procedures set out in Article 32(1) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, including the arrangements for reporting and for following-up reports, and measures for the protection of persons working under a contract of employment and measures for the protection of personal data.