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Directive (EU) 2023/1544COM(2018)226

Improving cross-border access to electronic evidence in criminal matters

Stage
In force, reached 28 Jul 2023
In force
In force since 17 Aug 2023 · CELEX 32023L1544
Transposition deadline
18 Feb 2026
Lead DG
DG JUST
Last activity
28 Jul 2023
4 entries · record as of 14 Sept 2026

Where it stands

Latest: Published in the Official Journal, 28 Jul 2023.

  1. 31 Aug 2017
    • Inception impact assessment closed: Improving cross-border access to electronic evidence in criminal matters, 10 responses · Commission
  2. 19 Jul 2018
    • Feedback on adopted proposal closed: Improving cross-border access to electronic evidence in criminal matters, 7 responses · Commission
  3. 20 Jul 2018
    • Feedback on adopted proposal closed: Improving cross-border access to electronic evidence in criminal matters, 4 responses · Commission
  4. 28 Jul 2023
    • Published in the Official Journal
1 consultation

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ConsultationFeedback deadlineFeedback received
19 Jul 201821

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The regulation establishes a framework for EU member states to directly request electronic evidence from service providers in other member states, speeding up criminal investigations. It affects law enforcement authorities and digital service providers operating across the EU. The regulation is now in force.

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