Posted by Paula Conde
3 August, 2020
The Second Payment Services Directive (“PSD2”), largely applicable since January 2018, has contributed to developing a single market for payments
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Alternative dispute resolution for consumer disputes: CJEU specifies information obligations
Posted by Ainhoa Rey
14 July, 2020
In its recent judgment of June 25, 2020 (case C-380/19, ECLI:EU:C:2020:498), the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) ruled on
Read MoreThe High Court of Justice of the Balearic Islands confirms that Airbnb is an information society service provider and annuls a sanction for infringement of tourism regulations
Posted by Ane Alonso
15 June, 2020
In 2018, the Balearic Tourism Department imposed a €300,000 fine on the Airbnb platform for infringing the Balearic Tourism Act.
Read MoreWatch out for cookies
Posted by Adaya Esteban
11 June, 2020
The Spanish Data Protection Agency (“AEPD”) appears to be targeting compliance with regulations on cookies. So much so, that on
Read MoreThe European Commission launches a consultation on the Digital Services Act
Posted by Albert Agustinoy
4 June, 2020
On June 2, the European Commission opened a public consultation on the Digital Services Act, pressing forward with the objective
Read MoreThe Digital Single Market strategy: BEUC recommendations on electronic commerce
Posted by Raúl Pérez
8 May, 2020
The European Consumer Organisation(the “BEUC,” from the French name Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs) has published its recommendations on
Read MoreCJEU judgment: Trademark infringement in ecommerce platforms (Coty vs. Amazon)
Posted by Ane Alonso
27 April, 2020
In its judgment of April 2 (Coty Germany, case C-567/18), the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) ruled
Read MoreThe European Union continues fight against dissemination of terrorist content online
Posted by Ana Sánchez
16 March, 2020
In an attempt to eradicate terrorist propaganda and the radicalization of citizens, and aware of the need for a global
Read MoreSpanish Parliament begins consideration of future Electronic Trust Services Act
Posted by Claudia Morgado
9 March, 2020
On February 19, Spain’s Council of Ministers agreed to submit a draft bill of the Spanish Act regulating certain aspects
Read MoreConsumer protection in the digital single market (Directive 2019/2161)
Posted by Miquel Peguera
21 February, 2020
The recent European Directive 2019/2161, on better enforcement and modernization of consumer protection rules, was published in the Official Journal
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