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EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC)
Directive 2002/58/EC concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (ePrivacy Directive). As amended by Directive 2009/136/EC, it covers confidentiality of communications, cookies and tracking, direct marketing, traffic and location data, and caller ID.
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Implementation and Enforcement
Subscriber Rights
Traffic and Location Data
Security and Confidentiality
Scope and Definitions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EU ePrivacy Directive?
Directive 2002/58/EC concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (ePrivacy Directive). As amended by Directive 2009/136/EC, it covers confidentiality of communications, cookies and tracking, direct marketing, traffic and location data, and caller ID.
How many controls does EU ePrivacy Directive have?
EU ePrivacy Directive contains 22 controls organized across 5 domains.
Where does EU ePrivacy Directive apply?
EU ePrivacy Directive is applicable in European Union. Organizations operating in or serving customers in this jurisdiction should evaluate its requirements.
What frameworks does EU ePrivacy Directive map to?
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