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These functions are performed by designated responsible persons or their deputies, in accordance with the applicable legal and regulatory framework.<\/p>\n<p>Key Functions are carried out by individuals holding positions of responsibility and may include, among others:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>members of senior management;<\/li>\n<li>compliance officers responsible for regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (<strong>AML\/CFT<\/strong>) obligations;<\/li>\n<li>persons responsible for financial operations;<\/li>\n<li>technology and information systems managers;<\/li>\n<li>risk management officers;<\/li>\n<li>internal audit and internal control personnel; and<\/li>\n<li>individuals responsible for other critical operational areas relevant to the conduct of gambling activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The framework governing the designation, suitability, appointment, and performance of Key Functions is established by <strong>Law 4002\/2011<\/strong>, as amended, the relevant <strong>HGC Regulations<\/strong>, and <strong>Ministerial Decision 56580 EX 2022<\/strong> (Government Gazette B&#8217; 2166), which amended and codified Ministerial Decision 79305\/27.7.2020 on the <strong>Suitability of Persons<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Applications are submitted electronically through the <strong>HGC Information System<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Detailed information regarding the procedure, eligibility requirements, and supporting documentation is also available on the Greek National Administrative Procedures Portal (<strong>MITOS<\/strong>):<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mitos.gov.gr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/mitos.gov.gr\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Functions are roles and responsibilities relating to the organisation, coordination, supervision, and control of specific operational areas involved in the conduct of gambling activities. 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