This contribution examines the evolution of European regulatory frameworks governing the international circulation of cultural goods in the context of administrative digitalization. Through an analysis of Regulation (EC) No. 116/2009 and Regulation (EU) 2019/880, it highlights the role of digital tools such as electronic systems, interoperable databases, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technologies in strengthening administrative cooperation and enhancing the traceability of cultural goods. The study further explores the relationship between cultural heritage protection, internal security, and the safeguarding of fundamental rights, showing how digitalization is reshaping European governance and improving efforts to combat the illicit trafficking of cultural goods.…