The Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime, on enhanced cooperation and disclosure of electronic evidence, has opened for signature in Strasbourg.
Key points
- Allows authorities to request domain name registration information directly from registrars in other Parties.
- Enables direct cooperation with service providers in other Parties to obtain subscriber information.
- Provides for expedited cooperation and disclosure of data in emergencies.
- Supports joint investigations and joint investigation teams.
- Includes data protection safeguards for personal data transferred under the Protocol.
Once in force, the Protocol will make it easier for law enforcement to obtain electronic evidence across borders. UK service providers and organisations handling customer data should be ready to deal with direct requests from foreign authorities.
Source: Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime, CETS No. 224 (Council of Europe)
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