Publication details
Service Providers’ Compliance with European Production Orders for Electronic Evidence
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| Year of publication | 2024 |
| Type | Article in Proceedings |
| Conference | MIPRO Proceedings 2024 |
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| Citation | |
| web | https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10569409 |
| Doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MIPRO60963.2024 |
| Keywords | European Production Order (EPOC); European Preservation Order (EPOC-PR); Data privacy and security; Criminal justice; Digital rights |
| Description | This paper examines the profound implications of EU Regulation (EU) 2023/1543, enacted on 12 July 2023, which introduces a cohesive framework for European Production Orders (EPOC) and European Preservation Orders (EPOC-PR) in criminal proceedings. With extraterritorial reach, the regulation mandates service providers, regardless of location, to cooperate promptly with court-issued requests for data freezing or disclosure. We explore the multifaceted responsibilities placed on service providers, emphasizing the need for technical preparedness, swift response mechanisms, and a nuanced understanding of orders’ contents. Analyzing the impact on data privacy and security, this paper contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the evolving dynamics between law enforcement and service providers, striking a balance between criminal justice imperatives and digital rights protection within the EU. |
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