EU Compliance for E-commerce & Retail

The EAA sets accessibility requirements for products and services to ensure people with disabilities can fully participate in the digital economy.

Max fine: Per member state

The ePrivacy Directive governs electronic communications privacy, covering cookies, email marketing, and confidentiality of communications. Its replacement (ePrivacy Regulation) is pending but the Directive remains law.

Max fine: Per member state (typically up to €20M)

The DSA creates obligations for online platforms and search engines to tackle illegal content, protect users, and ensure algorithmic transparency. Very large platforms face enhanced obligations.

Max fine: €20M or 6% of global turnover

eIDAS 2.0 updates the framework for electronic identification and trust services, introducing the EU Digital Identity Wallet. It enables cross-border digital identity verification and expands recognised trust services.

Max fine: Per member state

The revised PLD modernises liability rules for defective products, extending coverage to software, AI systems, and digital services. Shifts some burden of proof to manufacturers for complex cases.

Max fine: No cap — civil liability for all damage caused

CSRD expands mandatory sustainability reporting to large companies and listed SMEs. Companies must report according to European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) covering environment, social, and governance matters.

Max fine: Per member state (audit-based enforcement)

CS3D requires large companies to conduct due diligence on actual and potential adverse impacts on human rights and the environment in their operations and supply chains.

Max fine: At least 5% of net worldwide turnover

The Green Claims Directive requires companies to substantiate and verify environmental claims before using them in marketing, combating greenwashing across the EU market.

Max fine: 4% of annual turnover per member state

The EAA sets harmonised accessibility requirements across the EU for key products and services, ensuring people with disabilities have equal access to the digital economy and essential services.

Max fine: Per member state