As of Friday (31 October) EU member states have committed themselves to implementing a new directive banning e-mail spam and making it illegal to register cookies without the prior consent of internet users.
However, only four countries have brought their national legislation up to the new standards. These are Austria, Denmark, Italy and Sweden – although Sweden has not fully implemented the anti-spam rules.
The next country ready is expected to be the UK.
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.