The latest dossier on our watch list is the EU ePrivacy regulation. (Aiming to replace the ePrivacy directive from 2002.)
EDRi explains…
This new regulation complements the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), adding more clarity and legal certainty for individuals and businesses – helping to protect our personal data by providing specific rules related to our freedoms in the online environment.
EDRi also list some comments…
- extending the scope of application of the new rules is a welcome improvement;
- the principle of “privacy by default” should not be partly replaced by the proposed “privacy by option”;
- the way in which consent will be required needs further clarifications;
- we need to secure citizens from ubiquitous tracking and ban sites from blocking visitors who do not accept cookies;
- the proposal to allow offline tracking of users needs to be amended to bring it into line with the rest of the proposal;
- collective redress mechanisms need to be explicitly mentioned.
Read more at EDRi:
• New e-Privacy rules need improvements to help build trust »
• e-Privacy Directive: Frequently Asked Questions »
• EDRis quick guide on the e-Privacy Regulation (PDF) »
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