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E-Evidence Legal Representative according to the E-Evidence-Directive  

As E-Evidence Legal Representative under Article 3 E-Evidence-Directive, we represent service providers established outside the EU that offer their services in the EU with respect to their obligations arising out of the E-Evidence-Regulation. We handle communication with the issuing and enforcing authorities.  

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E-Evidence Legal Representative

The EU E-Evidence Regulation

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The E-Evidence Regulation has been in effect since August 18, 2026, enabling law enforcement authorities in the EU to directly request electronic evidence (such as emails, chat content, or traffic data) from service providers - without lengthy mutual legal assistance proceedings - or to require that such evidence be preserved. The E-Evidence Regulation contains provisions on European Production Orders and European Preservation Orders for electronic evidence in criminal proceedings. With regard to the obligation to appoint an E-Evidence Legal Representative, the E-Evidence Regulation refers to the E-Evidence Directive.  

Function

Role & Responsibilities of the E-Evidence Legal Representative
under Article 3 of the E-Evidence-Directive

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The E-Evidence Legal Representative serves as the designated contact person for a service provider established outside the EU and is addressee for the authorities issuing European Production Orders and European Preservation Orders for electronic evidence in criminal proceedings. Moreover, it also handles the transmission of information and data from the service provider to the competent authorities.

The applicable deadlines are very tight: In emergency cases, responses need to be provided within eight hours, and communication needs to take place via a dedicated communication system, not via email.

It is solely the service provider’s responsibility to comply with the obligations arising out of the E-Evidence-Regulation. Nevertheless, the E-Evidence Legal Representative can also be held accountable for infringements of the E-Evidence-Regulation committed by the service provider.

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Target Group

Who Must Appoint an E-Evidence Legal Representative?

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So-called ”service providers” (this affects, among others, communication services, cloud providers, social media platforms, and online stores that do business within the EU) established outside the EU offering their services in the EU may be obliged to designate an E-Evidence Legal Representative that is established in the EU.

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Penalties

Infringements of the obligations arising out of the E-Evidence-Directive may lead to substantial financial penalties. If a non-EU-service-provider does not appoint an E-Evidence Legal Representative this may result in penalties of up to 2% of the company’s worldwide annual turnover.  

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„DP-Dock is our designated Art. 27 GDPR representative for many years – more recently they are, in addition, our external DPO: a decision we’ve been happy with. Their understanding of global trends in data privacy is remarkable – including the provision of awareness trainings for our employees across the globe.“

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Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA, Max-Näder-Strasse 15, 37115 Duderstadt, Germany

DP-Dock is our external data protection officer. They work with us in a targeted and trustworthy manner in an environment where we have many locations around the world. We are fully satisfied with their service. They are pragmatic, solution-oriented, qualified and fast when needed."

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