| Author (Corporate) | European Parliament |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | 06.02.18 |
| Publication Date | 06/02/2018 |
| Content Type | News |
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Further information: The rules ban the 'geo-blocking' of buyers browsing websites in another EU country, so as to enable them to choose from which website they buy goods or services, without being blocked or automatically re-routed to another website due to their nationality, place of residence or even their temporary location. Digital copyrighted content, such as e-books, downloadable music or online games, are initially not covered by these rules. However, the European Commission was asked to assess within two years after the entry into force of the regulation whether the ban on geo-blocking should be widened to include such content, as well as audio-visual and transport services, which were also excluded. Background information: The draft law was adopted by the European Commission in May 2016 in the framework of the Digital Single Market strategy and as part of a so-called 'eCommerce package'. The informal agreement between the institutions was reached on 20 November 2017. The European Parliament's plenary session approved on 6 February 2018 an informal agreement reached with the Council of the European Union on a proposed Regulation geoblocking. |
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| Source Link | http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20180202IPR97022/ |
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| Subject Categories | Business and Industry |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
