Recital 26 Exemptions for national security

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 developed or modified exclusively for national security or defence purposes or products that are specifically designed to process classified information fall outside the scope of this Regulation. Member States are encouraged to ensure the same or a higher level of protection for those products as for those falling within the scope of this Regulation.