New edition of Telecommunication Laws in Europe published – DLA Piper Denmark contributed Danish chapter

New edition of Telecommunication Laws in Europe published – DLA Piper Denmark contributed Danish chapter

On 19 December 2024, Bloomsbury Professional published the seventh edition of Telecommunication Laws in Europe, a leading legal reference work that offers a comprehensive country-by-country overview of electronic communications regulation across Europe. The book has become a trusted resource for lawyers, policymakers, regulators and companies working with telecoms, media and technology across the European continent.

The publication covers the legal and regulatory frameworks of more than 30 European jurisdictions and provides structured, in-depth insights into how national and EU legislation are implemented and applied in each country. Topics addressed include market entry and authorisation, spectrum management, rights of use for numbers, data protection, security requirements, network access, end-user rights, competition issues, and significant market power (SMP) regulation.

The new edition reflects the continuing evolution of electronic communications law across the EU, with a particular focus on the implementation of the European Electronic Communications Code (EECC Directive – Directive (EU) 2018/1972). This Directive introduced significant updates to EU telecom regulation, including the extension of regulatory obligations to new types of services such as number-independent interpersonal communications services.

DLA Piper Denmark is pleased to have contributed the Danish chapter in this latest edition. Chapter 5, titled The Danish Market for Electronic Communications, was authored by Partner Per Vestergaard Pedersen and Senior Associate Stine Gellert.

The chapter provides a detailed and practical overview of the Danish legal and regulatory framework for electronic communications. It covers the implementation of EU telecom directives into Danish law, including the Tele Act and Radio Frequencies Act, and the many executive orders issued under these acts. It also describes the roles and powers of Danish regulatory authorities, such as the Danish Agency for Data Supply and Infrastructure (SDFI) and the Danish Business Authority (DBA), and outlines how Denmark handles market analyses, SMP designations, and regulatory obligations for access, interconnection and universal services.

Additional topics include consumer protection, confidentiality and data protection, cybersecurity, number portability, rights of way, co-location and infrastructure sharing, and the interplay between national and EU regulation. The chapter is written with a focus on practical application and legal certainty, and it includes references to key legislation, enforcement procedures and appeal rights.

We are pleased to have had the opportunity to contribute to this valuable publication, and we hope the book will serve as a helpful and reliable guide for legal practitioners, telecom operators, in-house counsel, regulatory authorities, and others working with telecom law in practice.

Learn more about the book and access the publisher’s page here:
🔗 Bloomsbury Professional – Telecommunication Laws in Europe