Contents
- 1. Introduction and scope
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Methods of communication by electronic means
- 4. Communication protocols
- 5. Information security objectives and relevant technical measures
- 6. Minimum availability objectives
- 7. Competent courts (authorities) database (CDB)For historical reasons, the system is named the Competent Courts Database. However, to provide better clarity, the authoritative database will also include information on other types of authorities, such as prosecution offices, bailiffs and ministries of justice.
7.1.In accordance with Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) 2023/2844, the decentralised IT system shall enable electronic communication between the competent authorities, as defined in Article 2(1) thereof, of different Member States and between a national competent authority and a Union body or agency. Pursuant to Article 3(6) of that Regulation, a Member State may also decide to use the decentralised IT system for communication between its national authorities. Moreover, the decentralised IT system shall, pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2023/2844, enable direct electronic communication between natural or legal persons or their representatives, and the competent authorities in the context of Regulations (EC) No 1896/2006 and (EC) No 861/2007.
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