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The Consumer Rights Directive (2011/83/EU), implemented by virtue of the Joint Ministerial Decision Z1-891/30.08.2013, came into force on 13.06.2014, amending the sections on distance selling and off-premises contracts of the Consumer Protection Law 2251/1994. The newly introduced provisions include a ban on hidden fees (‘cost traps’) and surcharges, a ban on pre-ticked boxes on websites, […]
TheHellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) issued the 106/23.05.2014 Decision on commercial communications regarding games of chance (including betting/ e-gambling). According to said rules, commercial communication should inter alia not be addressed to minors (under 18), should not use famous people, should not imply that gambling is an investment, a way to enrichment or a way out […]
EETT performed 11 operations to locate and terminate illegal transmissions in the prefectures of Attica, Argolis and Xanthi from March to April 2014. In particular, as part of the flagrant crimes procedure, the Hellenic Police with the assistance of EETT’s technical experts and in the presence of a judicial officer terminated the operation and confiscated […]
The National Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT) launched a public consultation (May 30th to June 30th 2014) on the licensing process for the granting of the Digital Dividend for the development of mobile broadband (4G, LTE) to the benefit of the market and the consumers. According to the Greek legislation, the public consultation is conducted […]
The Hellenic Data Protection Authority (DPA) published its 136/2013 Decision on Google Street View, based on follow up clarifications and information received by Google Inc., giving the green light for the provision of the service. The service was in 2009 initially blocked by the DPA due to data privacy concerns. According to said Decision, Google […]
The Hellenic Data Protection Authority (DPA) and Hellenic Authority for Communication Security and Privacy (ADAE) launched a consultation on a Joint Act draft on data safety guidelines to be implemented by providers of publicly available electronic communications services or of public communications networks in the context of their data retention obligations imposed by Law 3917/2011 […]
The National Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT) in cooperation with local law enforcement authorities performed, in the past three months, 6 operations to locate and terminate illegal transmissions in Xanthi, Kavala, Magnesia and Aetolia-Akarnania as well as a dangerous interference in the unique frequency of the Kozani National Airport, following an official complaint of the […]
The Hellenic Authority for Communication Security and Privacy (ADAE) published an online notification form of incident of personal data breaches in compliance with EU’s Regulation No 611/2013 of 24 June 2013 on the notification of personal data breaches (in English at: http://www.adae.gr/en/citizen-services/notification-of-personal-data-breaches/). A notification obligation in case of personal data breaches is imposed on all […]
Following a series of complaints from consumers and further to ex officio controls, the National Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT) decided to revoke the operating license of “Dynamic Communication and Technology Limited” (DC & T. Ltd) for serious and repeated breaches of the Code of Practice for Premium Rate Services (PRS), the Regulation for the […]
