Who Is In Scope?

The EU e-Evidence Regulation applies far beyond traditional telecommunications. Cloud storage providers, SaaS platforms, online marketplaces, social networks, messaging services, hosting providers, email services and internet domain and IP numbering services are all explicitly covered. The obligations extend to non-EU companies that offer services within the Union. An estimated 9,000 companies in Germany alone fall within scope.

Compliance Challenges for Digital Platforms

Unlike telecommunications operators with established lawful interception frameworks, many SaaS and cloud providers have never had to process mandatory law enforcement data requests at this scale. The e-Evidence Regulation requires automated order intake through the EU e-CODEX system, the ability to extract and deliver four categories of data (subscriber, access, transactional, content) within strict deadlines, a designated EU contact point registered with the national authority, and comprehensive audit trail documentation. ICS provides a turnkey compliance platform specifically designed for digital service providers entering this regulatory landscape for the first time.

Our Solutions for Digital Platforms

The ICS e-Evidence Compliance Platform adapts to the technical architecture of modern cloud and SaaS environments. Pre-built connectors support common cloud infrastructure providers, database systems and application frameworks. The platform integrates with your existing authentication, logging and data management systems to automate evidence extraction. For platforms without existing compliance infrastructure, ICS provides a complete managed service including designated establishment, order processing and secure data delivery.