The Cybercrime Convention Committee invites interested stakeholders to submit written comments on draft provisions of the 2nd Additional Protocol to the Budapest Convention by 15 December 2020.
The following new draft provisions have not been subject to previous stakeholder consultations:
- Joint investigation teams and joint investigations
- Expedited disclosure of stored computer data in an emergency
- Request for domain name registration information
The preparation of the 2nd Additional Protocol commenced in September 2017 to address criminal justice challenges in cyberspace and provide for more effective cooperation on cybercrime and electronic evidence. As is the case with the Budapest Convention, the measures in the Protocol are designed for specific criminal investigations only. These measures are subject to strong rule of law and data protection safeguards. The provisions of this Protocol will be of operational and policy benefit and will ensure that the Budapest Convention continues to stand for a free Internet where governments meet their obligation to protect individuals and their rights in cyberspace.
Further consultations are envisaged once a complete draft Protocol is available, that is, tentatively in February/March 2021.
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