§ ePrivacy Directive · Article 12
ePrivacy Directive Article 12: Obligations, Deadlines & Penalties
At a glance
Article 12 of the ePrivacy Directive imposes 4 obligations on Member States. At least one obligation carries an explicit compliance deadline.
§ Obligations
All obligations under Article 12
Obligation 1
Ensure that subscribers are informed, free of charge and before inclusion, about the purpose of a printed or electronic directory and any further usage possibilities based on search functions.
Directive 2002/58/EC, Article 12, Article 12
- Obligated entity
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Member States
- Action required
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inform
- Deadline
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before they are included in the directory
- Penalty
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Obligation 2
Ensure that subscribers are given the opportunity to determine whether their personal data are included in a public directory, which data are included, and to verify, correct or withdraw such data.
Directive 2002/58/EC, Article 12, Article 12
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Member States
- Action required
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ensure opportunity
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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Obligation 3
Ensure that not being included in a public subscriber directory, verifying, correcting or withdrawing personal data from it is free of charge.
Directive 2002/58/EC, Article 12, Article 12
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Member States
- Action required
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ensure free of charge
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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Obligation 4
Ensure that the legitimate interests of subscribers other than natural persons with regard to their entry in public directories are sufficiently protected.
Directive 2002/58/EC, Article 12, Article 12
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Member States
- Action required
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ensure protection
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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§ Frequently asked
Questions about Article 12
Who must comply with Article 12 of the ePrivacy Directive?
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Member States.
What does Article 12 of the ePrivacy Directive require?
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inform ensure opportunity ensure free of charge
What is the compliance deadline for ePrivacy Directive Article 12?
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before they are included in the directory