PECR definition

PECR means the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (SI 2426/2003).
PECR means the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (SI 2426/2003) as amended by the Data Protection, Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendments etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020.
PECR means the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (SI

Examples of PECR in a sentence

  • All electronic “direct marketing” is subject to the PECR, which require us to obtain consent before sending direct marketing messages electronically.Transparency: To be fair and transparent, our data processing, including how and why we process data, is explained in our Privacy Notices.

  • We understand that according to PECR consent does not have to be explicit.

  • See our Guide to PECR for more on when you need consent for electronic marketing.You can consider legitimate interests for processing children’s data, but you must take extra care to make sure their interests are protected.

  • PECR is due to be replaced shortly by a new ePrivacy Regulation (ePR).

  • Where there is an impact on individuals, it may still apply if you can show there is an even more compelling benefit to the processing and the impact is justified.You can rely on legitimate interests for marketing activities if you can show that how you use people’s data is proportionate, has a minimal privacy impact, and people would not be surprised or likely to object – but only if you don’t need consent under PECR.


More Definitions of PECR

PECR means the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003;
PECR means the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 as amended by the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (PECR) and any other applicable Laws relating to direct marketing, including where applicable the guidance and codes of practice issued by the Information Commissioner or a relevant Government Body in relation to such Laws.
PECR means the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulation 2003 (SI 2426/2003).
PECR means the Privacy and Electronic Communications (CE Directive) Regulations 2003 (SI 2426/2003). We shall be considered an independent data controller in relation to the client personal data. Each of us will comply with all requirements and obligations applicable to us under the data protection legislation in respect of the client personal data. You shall only disclose client personal data to us where:
PECR means the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (as amended by SI 2011 no. 6) (as incorporated into UK law under the UK European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018) as amended in accordance with the Data Protection, Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendments etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (as amended by SI 2020 no. 1586) and incorporated into UK law under the UK European Union (Withdrawal) Xxx 0000