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Directive on privacy & electronic communications. Directive 2002/58/EC. Background, scope & impact and DTI consultation. Background. EC 1999 Review Telecommunications Data Protection Directive 1997/66/EC Telecommunications (Data Protection & Privacy) Regulations 1999
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Directive on privacy & electronic communications Directive 2002/58/EC
Background • EC 1999 Review • Telecommunications Data Protection Directive 1997/66/EC • Telecommunications (Data Protection & Privacy) Regulations 1999 • Telecommunications (Data Protection & Privacy) (Amendment) Regulations 2000
Key new elements • Data retention for security & law enforcement purposes • Cookies & similar tracking devices • Provision of value added services based on traffic & location data • Subscriber directories • Unsolicited communications
Other issues • Investigation • Enforcement • Sanctions • Preference services
DTI consultation • Consultation paper • Draft implementing Regulations • Draft guidance • Regulatory impact assessment • Mrs Buki Edoja (DTI) • 020 7215 5000 • cdpd@dti.gsi.gov.uk