Institution or law · EECC Art. 1(1)
European Electronic Communications Code
In plain English
The EU law regulating telecoms networks and services. Its definition of 'electronic communications service' decides which services, including some messaging apps, fall under the ePrivacy Directive.
What the law says
This Directive establishes a harmonised framework for the regulation of electronic communications networks, electronic communications services, associated facilities and associated services, and certain aspects of terminal equipment.
Related
The official text is quoted word for word from the English version of the source named under it; only the version published in the Official Journal of the EU is legally binding. The plain-English line is Fino’s own summary, not legal advice.