Article 20 — Entry into force

ePrivacy Directive, Directive 2002/58/EC

What does ePrivacy Article 20 say?

Short answer, straight from the official text

This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities .

Source: ePrivacy Directive, Directive 2002/58/EC, read 2026-08-14.

In the act2002/58/EC
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This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities .

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