ePrivacy Directive.
The ePrivacy Directive (as amended) governs electronic communications privacy, including cookie consent, direct marketing rules, and confidentiality of communications. It complements GDPR for the electronic communications sector.
Maximum penalty
Member state specific penalties
Source: Directive 2002/58/EC
Key requirements
Cookie consent (prior informed consent)
Direct marketing opt-in/opt-out
Confidentiality of electronic communications
Traffic and location data restrictions
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Google LLC (France)
Cookie consent mechanism non-compliant (CNIL)
€150M
2022
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ePrivacy compliance checklist
Essential steps to achieve and maintain ePrivacy compliance.
Implement compliant cookie consent mechanism
Maintain direct marketing consent records
Ensure communications confidentiality
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