In Part 2 , we looked at the operational flows and volumes. In this third part of our series, we tackle the realities of IT within the e-Evidence framework. How do you handle the massive data volumes associated with IP address tracing, and how do you physically connect your network to the e-CODEX grid? The hidden e-evidence request volume challenge: IP address tracing Don't overlook IP address tracing . For many telecom and internet service providers, requests to identify the

Following our first post  on why the new EU e-evidence regulation is a game-changer for telecom operators, Part 2 dives into the operational reality. How will the digital chain of custody function? Who is actually participating? And why might "IP Tracing" be your biggest volume challenge? The deadline is set: August 18, 2026. By this date , the era of voluntary cooperation and slow paper trails will come to an end. It will be replaced by a mandatory, digitized European ecosy

Shortcuts The Compliance challenges for Leaders What's changing with e-evidence? How Subtonomy REX helps you Download e-evidence...

With phone thefts surging across the UK and Europe, CSPs must act now – before regulators force their hand. By leveraging their lawful access and network visibility, CSPs can become critical allies in the fight against organised crime. Powerful analytics and intelligence solutions are already available to help operators and law enforcement work together to detect, disrupt, and prevent phone theft in real time.

SUBTONOMY , the leading vendor of precision lawful intercept request technology, has announced it will exhibit at ISS World Europe ( 3-6...

The EU data retention saga is far from over. Telcos remain at the confluence of demanding legal obligations, evolving judicial interpretations, technological challenges, and societal expectations regarding privacy. While the CJEU has set high standards for fundamental rights protection, the resulting legal fragmentation and uncertainty create significant burdens. A proactive, informed, and adaptable approach, focusing on robust compliance, strong security, and engagement in p

How do these data retention mandates, permitted under the ePrivacy Directive's exceptions , interact with the overarching data protection framework in the EU – the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)?  The short answer: They must coexist, and compliance with both is mandatory. Retained communications metadata (like call logs, location info, IP addresses) is undeniably personal data. Therefore, any national law requiring Telcos to retain this data must not only meet the

What Telcos MUST know after the Hadopi Ruling The recent CJEU ruling in Case C-470/21 , commonly referred to as the Hadopi judgment,...

Navigating the Exceptions - When Can Data Be Retained? In our last post , we saw how the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)...

The Turning Point - Why the Old Rules No Longer Apply For years, telecommunications operators (Telcos) across the European Union operated...