If there is a strong suspicion that a felony or misdemeanour has been committed, and if the requirements of Article 269 paragraph 1 letters b and c are met, the public prosecutor may request the following metadata:190
metadata relating to telecommunications in accordance with Article 8 letter b of the Federal Act of 18 March 2016191 on the Surveillance of Postal and Telecommunications Traffic (SPTA) by the accused, a third party in accordance with Article 270 letter b of this Code or a person suffering harm;
metadata relating to post in accordance with Article 19 paragraph 1 letter b SPTA to or from the accused or a third party in accordance with Article 270 letter b of this Code.192
The order requires the approval of the compulsory measures court.
The information mentioned in paragraph 1 may be requested irrespective of the duration of surveillance and for the 6 months prior to the date of the request.