centralised information systemmeans a central IT system where the storage and processing of JITs-related data takes place;
communication softwaremeans software that facilitates the exchange of files and messages in text, audio, image or video formats between JITs collaboration platform users;
competent authoritiesmeans the authorities of the Member States that are competent to be part of a JIT that was set up in accordance with Article 13 of the Convention established by the Council in accordance with Article 34 of the Treaty on European Union on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Member States of the European Union and Article 1 of Framework Decision 2002/465/JHA, the EPPO when acting pursuant to its competences as provided for in Articles 22, 23 and 25 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, as well as the competent authorities of a third country where they are Party to a JIT agreement under an additional legal basis;
international judicial authoritymeans an international body, court, tribunal, or mechanism established to investigate and prosecute serious crimes of concern to the international community as a whole, namely crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and related criminal offences that affect international peace and security;
non-operational datameans administrative data processed by the JITs collaboration platform, in particular to facilitate the management of a JIT and cooperation between JITs collaboration platform users.
operational datameans information and evidence processed by the JITs collaboration platform during the operational phase of a JIT to support cross-border investigations and to support prosecutions;