ePrivacy Regulation will likely not apply before 2021

Table of contents

• At what stage in the process is the draft Regulation at the moment?
• What are the main issues and why are they problematic?
• What concerns have been raised in the industry?
• What are the next steps?
• What is the best estimate on a likely date for application of the Regulation?
• What impact will Brexit have?

Article summary

TMT analysis: As many issues regarding the draft ePrivacy Regulation (the draft Regulation) still remain unsolved, it is unlikely to apply for at least three years. However, the industry has urged Member States not to rush into trialogues. Dr Andreas Splittgerber (CIPP/E certified), partner, Dr Thomas Fischl, partner, and Sven Schonhofen, associate, all of Reed Smith LLP Munich, Germany, explain the current position.