#ECOD2411219AOrder of April 19, 2024, regarding electronic transmission of documents by customs officers
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This law standardizes how customs officers in France transmit documents electronically. It specifies the modes of communication and the need for consent from the parties involved. Notably, it mandates securing files and obtaining a receipt acknowledgment, while electronic transmission to the judiciary is free from prior consent requirements.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of standardized electronic communication methods for customs documents
- Requirement for consent from involved parties, except when transmitting to the judiciary
- Mandatory use of secure file formats and receipt acknowledgments
Obligations
What this law requires
Customs officers must obtain written consent from the person or their legal representative before electronically transmitting documents, documented through mention in the official record (procès-verbal).
The mention in the procès-verbal documenting consent must specify the accepted electronic communication mode (email or SMS with download link), and include the corresponding email address or mobile phone number.
The mention in the procès-verbal must include a commitment from the recipient to inform customs administration of any changes to their email address or mobile phone number.
All documents transmitted electronically must be converted to PDF format or another format guaranteeing content integrity before transmission.
Customs officers must secure file access with a password and ensure electronic transmissions include a receipt acknowledgment (accusé de réception) based on the communication tool's functionality.