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Complaint filed by BEUC regarding multiple breaches of EU consumer rights
On 12 July 2021, the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) filed a complaint with the European Commission and the European Network of Consumer Authorities alleging that WhatsApp forces users to accept its new terms of use and privacy policy. BEUC considers this a violation of the EU Directive on Unfair Commercial Practice. Furthermore, BEUC states that the new terms are not understandable for users, which is a breach of EU consumer law and the obligation to use apprehensive terms and conditions. Finally, BEUC calls for increased cooperation with data protection authorities regarding the privacy policy.
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Policy Area
Other operating condition
Policy Instrument
Consumer protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
messaging service provider
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
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2021-07-12
under deliberation
2022-01-27
under deliberation