The Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act (CLOUD Act) was adopted by the United States of America (US) Congress on 23 March 2018 with the aim to improve procedures for both the US and foreign authorities in obtaining access to data held by service providers in the context of criminal...

This fourth report of Europol, Eurojust and the European Judicial Network (EJN) on the EU digital evidence situation includes the results of SIRIUS’ research on experiences of EU Member States’ competent authorities, as well as Online Service Providers (OSPs), with cross-border access to digital...

The cost-reimbursement system entails that Service Providers (SPs) may seek reimbursement for the expenses incurred in responding to requests for information from authorities (e.g. cost of data storage device, postal fees, human resources, security of data, maintenance of dedicated systems). The...

The Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention) was the first international treaty to focus explicitly on cybercrime. Its aim is to function as an international framework for the harmonization of cybercrime-related legislation and to facilitate the fight against criminal...

The Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention) was the first international treaty to focus explicitly on cybercrime. Its aim is to function as an international framework for the harmonization of cybercrime-related legislation and to facilitate the fight against criminal...

The 18th Annual Meeting of the Network of National Experts on Joint Investigation Teams (JITs) was organised by the JITs Network Secretariat in close cooperation with Eurojust and Europol on 5 and 6 October 2022 in The Hague. The meeting brought together JIT National Experts from 21 EU Member States...

In recent years, online platforms have been increasingly used to promote the unauthorized use of copyright-protected material. Copyright violations can be found in a variety of contexts, ranging from illegal live streaming of sporting events to online advertising of counterfeit luxury goods...

The Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention) was the first international treaty to focus explicitly on cybercrime. Its aim is to function as an international framework for the harmonization of cybercrime-related legislation and to facilitate the fight against criminal...

This document analyses the process of requesting Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) in criminal matters from Japanese authorities, particularly focusing on the gathering of electronic evidence. It provides information on the basis for cooperation, the scope of assistance, requirements for MLA requests...

This document analyses the process of requesting Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) in criminal matters from Irish authorities, particularly focusing on the gathering of electronic evidence. It provides information on the basis for cooperation, requirements for MLA requests, grounds for refusal and...