Cross-Border Portability of Online Content

Summary

A proposal to ensure EU citizens can access their online subscriptions (music, movies, etc.) while traveling within the Union.
10 30.06.2017
Other
economy
civil law
transport
social policy
administrative law
public administration
international relations
business and competition
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • The regulation aims to guarantee that digital content services are portable across EU borders for temporary residents.
  • Service providers must enable access to content in the same manner as provided in the subscriber's home country without extra charges.
  • Providers are required to use specific methods, such as bank details or identity documents, to verify a subscriber's home Member State.
  • The regulation is proposed to apply 12 months after its publication to allow for technical and contractual adjustments.
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