Press Release: New privacy rules for digital networks and services – Directive kicks in today

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Series Details IP/03/1492 (31.10.03)
Publication Date 31/10/2003
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The Directive on Privacy and Electronic Communications came into force on 31 October 2003and sets European Union-wide standards for the protection of privacy and personal data in electronic communications. The Directive includes basic obligations to ensure the security and confidentiality of communications over EU electronic networks, including internet and mobile services. It sets out specific conditions for installing so-called 'cookies' on users' personal computers and for using location data generated by mobile phones. Notably, the Directive also introduces a 'ban on spam' throughout the EU.
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http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/topics/ecomm/all_about/todays_framework/privacy_protection/index_en.htm http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/topics/ecomm/all_about/todays_framework/privacy_protection/index_en.htm
http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/policy/ecomm/todays_framework/privacy_protection/spam/index_en.htm http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/policy/ecomm/todays_framework/privacy_protection/spam/index_en.htm
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