Recital 14 Without prejudice to national security

This Regulation should be without prejudice to the Member States’ responsibility for safeguarding national security, in compliance with Union law. Member States should be able to subject products with digital elements means a software or hardware product and its remote data processing solutions, including software or hardware components being placed on the market separately; that are procured or used for national security or defence purposes to additional measures, provided that such measures are consistent with Member States’ obligations laid down in Union law.