Today, 9 July 2025, Ambassador Helge Seland, Permanent Representative of Norway to the Council of Europe, signed the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime, on enhanced co-operation and disclosure of electronic evidence. The event took place in Strasbourg in the presence of Mr Bjørn Berge, Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe. With this, the Protocol now has 51 signatories (2 ratifications and 49 signatures not yet followed by ratification).

The Second Additional Protocol was opened for signature on 12 May 2022 within the framework of an international conference in Strasbourg, France. It offers innovative tools, such as direct co-operation with registrars and service providers in other Parties or expedited means of co-operation in emergency situations.  Efficient and effective tools for co-operation are backed up by a strong system of human rights and rule of law safeguards, including for the protection of personal data.

 Council of Europe: Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime (Treaty Office webpage)

 Council of Europe: Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime (dedicated webpage)

 Watch the short explainer video on the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime – in English / in French / in Spanish.