 Emergency Data Request

An Emergency Data Request (EDR) is a legal mechanism or process used by law enforcement or government agencies to obtain data from a service provider, such as an internet service provider (ISP), telecommunications company, or social media platform, under urgent circumstances. This typically occurs when there is an imminent threat to life, such as kidnapping, risk of serious harm, or other emergencies where immediate access to data is vital for protecting an individual's safety or preventing a crime.