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ePrivacy Directive

This 2002 ePrivacy Directive is an important legal instrument for privacy in the digital age, and more specifically the confidentiality of communications and the rules regarding tracking and monitoring. The entry into force of the General Data Protection Regulation requires the EU legislator to update this text and the European Commission published a proposal on 10 January 2017. This new text will have to tackle the rapidly evolving technological landscape, with issues such as confidentiality of machine-to-machine communication (Internet of Things) or the confidentiality of individuals’ communication on publicly accessible networks (such as public Wi-Fi).

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10
Apr
2008
Opinions

e-Privacy

Opinion on the Proposal for a Directive amending, among others, Directive 2002/58/EC concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (Directive on privacy and electronic communications), OJ C 181, 18.07.2008, p. 1

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COM(2007) 698 final of 13.11.2007
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ePrivacy Directive
Electronic Communications, Information Society
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Sep
2005
Opinions

Data retention

Opinion on the Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the retention of data processed in connection with the provision of public electronic communication services and amending Directive 2002/58/EC (COM (2005)438 final), OJ C 298, 29.11.2005, p. 1

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ePrivacy Directive
Data retention
Necessity & Proportionality
Police Cooperation