Summary
A proposal to modernize EU consumer protection by increasing fines for violations, improving transparency in online marketplaces, and protecting users of digital services. 10 18.12.2019
Other
administrative law
business and competition
information technology and data processing
Key points
- Introduction of much higher fines for widespread consumer law violations, reaching up to 10 million EUR or 4% of annual turnover.
- Mandatory transparency for online marketplaces regarding the main parameters used to rank search results.
- New rules to prevent misleading consumers through fake or unverified product reviews.
- Extension of consumer rights to digital services that are paid for using personal data instead of money.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 93/13/EEC of 5 April 1993, Directive 98/6/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directive 2005/29/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards better enforcement and modernisation of EU consumer protection rules
Better enforcement and modernisation of EU consumer protection rules ***I
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