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Overview

FieldValue
CELEX32002L0058
StatusActive
Articles21
Recitals48
EUR-LexView Official Text

Compliance Deadlines

DateTypeDescription
2002-07-31Entry into forceDirective enters into force (multiple amendments since)

Stakeholder Roles

The ePrivacy Directive defines obligations for the following stakeholder roles:
  • manufacturer - Developers of cookies, tracking technologies, and communication tools
  • importer - Entities bringing electronic communication services into the EU
  • distributor - Providers of publicly available electronic communications services
  • authorized_representative - EU representatives for non-EU service providers
  • notified_body - Bodies for communications service certification
  • market_surveillance | National regulatory authorities
  • consumer - Users of electronic communications services

Requirement Types

Requirements in the ePrivacy Directive are classified as:
  • obligation - Mandatory requirements for electronic communications providers
  • prohibition - Prohibited practices (unsolicited communications, unauthorized access)
  • right - Rights of subscribers and users
  • procedure - Consent and notification procedures
  • general - General provisions and definitions

API Usage

Key Topics

  • Cookie consent requirements (the “cookie law”)
  • Confidentiality of communications
  • Traffic and location data restrictions
  • Unsolicited communications (spam, cold calls)
  • Security of networks and services
  • Caller/called line identification restrictions
  • Relationship with GDPR (lex specialis)