Council of the European Union authorises member states to ratify additional protocol on access to e-evidence
The Council of the European Union has authorized member states to ratify the Second Additional Protocol on access to e-evidence, aiming to improve international cooperation and cooperation with service providers while upholding human rights.
The Council of the European Union adopted a decision that authorises its member states to ratify the Second Additional Protocol to the Budapest Convention on Enhanced cooperate and disclosure of electronic evidence. The protocol provides a legal basis for enhancing international cooperation and direct cooperation with service providers, while ensuring effective human rights protection.
DATE: 14 February 2023
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