Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations
/ˈprɪvəsi ænd ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃənz ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) UK statutory regulations implementing the EU ePrivacy Directive, governing privacy and security in electronic communications, including rules on cookies, unsolicited marketing, and traffic data.
The company must comply with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations when sending marketing emails.
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as PECR; closely linked with data protection law but specifically addresses electronic communications privacy.
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