§ ePrivacy Directive · Article 17
ePrivacy Directive Article 17: Obligations, Deadlines & Penalties
At a glance
Article 17 of the ePrivacy Directive imposes 4 obligations on Member States. At least one obligation carries an explicit compliance deadline.
§ Obligations
All obligations under Article 17
Obligation 1
Member States shall bring into force the provisions necessary to comply with this Directive before 31 October 2003.
Directive 2002/58/EC, Article 17, Article 17
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Member States
- Action required
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implement
- Deadline
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31 October 2003
- Penalty
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Obligation 2
Member States shall forthwith inform the Commission when they bring into force the provisions necessary to comply with this Directive.
Directive 2002/58/EC, Article 17, Article 17
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Member States
- Action required
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notify
- Deadline
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forthwith
- Penalty
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Obligation 3
When adopting provisions, Member States shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication.
Directive 2002/58/EC, Article 17, Article 17
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Member States
- Action required
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reference
- Deadline
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on the occasion of their official publication
- Penalty
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Obligation 4
Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the provisions of national law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive and of any subsequent amendments to those provisions.
Directive 2002/58/EC, Article 17, Article 17
- Obligated entity
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Member States
- Action required
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communicate
- Deadline
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- Penalty
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§ Frequently asked
Questions about Article 17
Who must comply with Article 17 of the ePrivacy Directive?
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Member States.
What does Article 17 of the ePrivacy Directive require?
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implement notify reference
What is the compliance deadline for ePrivacy Directive Article 17?
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31 October 2003; forthwith; on the occasion of their official publication