E-Privacy Directive
/ˌiːˈprɪvəsi dɪˈrɛktɪv/
Definitions
- (n.) An EU legislative act that regulates the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in electronic communications.
The E-Privacy Directive sets rules for confidentiality of communications and tracking technologies in the EU.
Forms
- e-privacy directive
- e-privacy directives
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Commentary
The term specifically refers to EU framework legislation related to electronic privacy; it complements the GDPR by focusing on confidentiality of communications and related metadata.
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