Within the EU, everything is moving - goods, services, people. At the same time, the trend in the world of work is moving towards more mobility. Many look for jobs not only in their own country, but want to make experiences abroad.
13.01.2016 / Online with February 2016
21.12.2015 / Reminder: Your opinion about geographically-based restrictions in online shopping and traditional trade
13.10.2015 / Important information for consumers
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has decided that the USA are no "safe harbor" for personal data of EU citizen. With this ruling, the ECJ has withdrawn a decision of the EU Commission from 2000. It could have far-reaching consequences for internet companies.
The Consumer Scoreboard, an annual survey of the EU Commission, shows where consumers see problems within the European Single Market.
30.09.2015 / EU-wide Campaign
21.09.2015 / Public consultation by the EU Commission
07.09.2015 / Interview with EU Commissioner Jourová
02.09.2015 / Migration: Legislation within the EU
27.08.2015 / Last days to comment on questionnaire
25.08.2015 / Commission evaluates Directive
17.08.2015 / Easier cross-border successions
17.08.2015 / Tipps of ECC Austria
The subliminal fear of risks regarding their personal data accompanies consumers during their daily online businesses. Internet services like Google and several social networks have brought simplification for our everyday life and therefore giving up on them is hard. The question is: what can you do to reach the highest possible level of security and privacy?
14.08.2015 / More control over personal data
Your opinion is wanted!
The Austrian Federal Ministry for transport, innovation and technology (bmvit) provides a new service.
22.07.2015 / New app by ECC Germany
20.07.2015 / Survey of the EU Commission
03.07.2015 / Label for professional online pharmacies
Less costs and more freedom in the European single market
01.07.2015 / EU reaches internal agreement
15.06.2015 / New app by ministry of finance
Ten years at the service for European consumers
02.06.2015 / ECC-Net celebrates anniversary
01.06.2015 / EU informs young citizens about their rights
Results of website screening presented
Publications of the European Commission
11.05.2015 / EU Commission launches inquiry
A new EU Directive regulates that EU citizens in emergency situations can make use of consular protection worldwide. Even if their home country is not represented at their destination, they are entitled to equal treatment by diplomatic or consular authorities of other EU Member States.
14.04.2015 / Becoming an expert on telecommunications
23.03.2015 / RAPEX, the European Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products, has published its annual report.
The Network of European Consumer Centres (ECC-Net) is often contacted by consumers who purchased a defected product. Many of them don't know who they can contact or what they are entitled to. A study now shows that the traders themselves, consciously or unconsciously, contribute to that uncertainty.
An EU-wide market study points out weaknesses and problems.
09.03.2015 / Brochure about European consumer policy
02.03.2015 / Europa Series continues
25.02.2015 / Last year's activities of the European Union
24.02.2015 / Consumer Classroom launches third annual competition
29.01.2015 / Simple tool for German speaking consumers
Regrettably this article is only available in German.
Regrettably this article is only available in German.
ECC Austria explains what consumers should keep in mind when a trader walks by at the beach.
Professionals and organisations which are interested in European consumer topics and seek education in this area are given a new possibility: Consumer Champion.
By clicking on „accept“, you explicitly consent to transfer data to the USA. Caution: The US does not ensure an comparable adequate level of protection like the EU. Due to surveillance laws such as FISA 702, Youtube (Google Inc) is obliged to hand over your personal data to US authorities. There is no adequacy decision of the European Commission for the transfer of data to the USA. Furthermore, Youtube (Google Inc) cannot offer appropriate safeguards for compliance with an adequate level of protection comparable to that of the EU. Hence, in the US you do not have enforceable data subject rights and effective legal remedies that are equivalent to the level of protection guaranteed within the EU.
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