---
title: "Recital 21"
url: "https://prighter.com/resources/laws/e-evidence-directive/recitals/recital-21"
type: "recital"
date: "2026-10-20T13:24:10.218Z"
---

# Recital 21

In order to ensure that this Directive is applied in a consistent manner, additional mechanisms for the coordination between Member States should be put in place. For that purpose, Member States should designate one or more central authorities that can provide central authorities in other Member States with information and assistance in the application of this Directive, in particular where enforcement actions under this Directive are considered. That coordination mechanism should ensure that relevant Member States are informed of the intention of a Member State to undertake an enforcement action. In addition, Member States should ensure that central authorities are able to provide each other with any relevant information and with assistance in those circumstances, and cooperate with each other where relevant. Cooperation amongst central authorities in the case of an enforcement action could entail the coordination of an enforcement action between competent authorities in different Member States. Such cooperation should aim to avoid positive or negative conflicts of competence. For the coordination of an enforcement action, central authorities should also involve the Commission where relevant. The obligation of those authorities to cooperate should not prejudice the right of an individual Member State to impose penalties on service providers that fail to comply with their obligations under this Directive. The designation and publication of information about central authorities would facilitate the notification by service providers of the designation and contact details of their designated establishment or legal representative to the Member State where their designated establishment is established or legal representative resides. To that end, Member States should inform the Commission of their designated central authority or authorities, and the Commission should forward a list of designated central authorities to the Member States and make it publicly available.

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