Décret no 2006-358 du 24 mars 2006 relatif à la conservation des données des communications électroniques

This French decree establishes rules regarding the mandatory retention of data generated by electronic communications. It aims to ensure that service providers keep specific metadata available for a set period to assist in legal investigations and public security efforts. Telecommunications and internet service providers in France are affected by these requirements. They must implement technical measures to store communication data, which can be accessed by competent authorities for law enforcement purposes.