At the Intersection of Technology, Law, and Business
February 02, 2018 - Regulatory, Telecommunications

Catching Up? A New Consumer Protection Cooperation Regime for the EU

The FCC “Opts-In” to Consumer Privacy with New Rules for Internet Service Providers

The European Union (“EU”) has long had a focus on consumer protection of EU residents. A new proposed EU regulation is set to improve the cross-border enforcement regime for consumer protection legislation. The new rules will give more teeth to national authorities in EU Member States, allowing them to deal more effectively with cross-border infringements of EU consumer legislation.

These changes are part of a wider programme of reform affecting all businesses operating in the Technology, Media and Telecoms sectors in Europe.

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