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 With this ruling, the ECJ has withdrawn a decision of the EU Commission from 2000.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.
05.10.2015 / Website and app for consumers
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
11.09.2015: Following the Decision of 24th of August 2015, Vilnius District Court filled a bankruptcy case for UAB "Air Lituanica".
07.09.2015 / Interview with EU Commissioner Jourová
04.09.2015 / No rail traffic, extended border controls
02.09.2015 / Migration: Legislation within the EU
Regrettably this article is only available in German.
28.08.2015 / Study by Chamber of Labour
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!
04.08.2015 / Fraudulent offer for users
From 1 September 2015, new safety regulations will be valid at European - and therefore also Austrian - airports. Passengers will be checked more thorough for traces of explosives.
The Austrian Federal Ministry for transport, innovation and technology (bmvit) provides a new service.
Summertime is vacation time. Finally getting away from the daily routine and find time for the beautiful things in life. Even worse, when suddenly problems occur and disturb the long-desired journey. A list of ECC Austria shows how to react to which situation and where to turn to for help.
27.07.2015 / Information for tourists
22.07.2015 / New app by ECC Germany
Car rental companies tended to cause anger among consumers in the past. Many conflicts are based on lack of transparency regarding the online booking process as well as payment demands due to alleged damages on the car.
21.07.2015 / Leading providers promise changes
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
30.06.2015 / Insecurity after terrorist attack
30.06.2015 / Caution when buying visa online
29.06.2015 / No new bans
Automatic renewal of a contract
16.06.2015 / Automatic renewal of a contract
Overview of the rules set out in the EU-Regulation No. 261/2004.
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
26.05.2015 / Until the end of may, passengers can rebook their flights to Air Baltic
Publications of the European Commission
18.05.2015 / Flyer of ECC Austria with helpful tips for a relaxed journey
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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