Electronic Communication Networks and Services
The member states of the European Union (EU) has recently adapted their regulations of electronic communications, including telecommunications, in accordance with the new European Electronic Communications Code Directive (the "EECC Directive").
The directive aims to keep pace with the rapid technological developments and the convergence of product and service innovations and developments of the telecommunication sector. In doing so, the directive both applies to conventional telephony services as well as modern "over the top" services, including, for example, Skype, Zoom and WhatsApp. Such "over the top" services are becoming increasingly more important. This has in particular become apparent in the wake of COVID-19, where a record number of people have been moving online and shifted to remote working.
On the basis of the Danish implementation of the EECC Directive, we have made and published the following presentations of and introductions to the directive and the Danish implementation thereof:
1. Newsletter on Electronic Communication Networks and Services
https://denmark.dlapiper.com/en/news/electronic-communication-networks-and-services
In the newsletter, we present some of the main regulatory objectives and provisions of the European Union (EU) law on electronic communications networks and services, including the new EECC Directive, and the new Danish act which has recently been passed by the Danish Parliament and which, among other legislation, implements the EECC Directive.
2. Blog post on Technology's Legal Edge - A Global Technology Blog
https://www.technologyslegaledge.com/2021/02/implementation-of-the-new-european-electronic-communications-code-directive-in-denmark/
In the blog post, we review and present the main regulatory objectives of the EECC Directive and the Danish implementation thereof.
3. Contribution with a chapter on Denmark in DLA Piper's global online digital handbook on Telecommunications Laws of the World
https://www.dlapiperintelligence.com/telecoms/index.html?t=world-map&c=DK
We have contributed with a chapter on Denmark in DLA Piper's global online digital handbook on Telecommunications Laws of the World. In the global online digital handbook, it is possible to read and compare chapters on the telecommunications laws of many countries of the world.
Further information and assistance
DLA Piper's team of lawyers with expertise in the telecommunication sector are happy to provide advice and assistance regarding all legal matters in relation to the sector.
