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Brussels, 11 April 2018<\/strong> \u2013 In today\u2019s digital age, receiving an SMS to safely finalise an online payment, using an instant messaging app, or enjoying seamless connectivity and compelling content at home or on the go have become commonplace. As consumer habits evolve, it is essential that consumer rules also adapt accordingly.<\/p>\n

Today, the European Commission presented a \u201cNew Deal for Consumers<\/a>\u201d, aimed at modernising the Union\u2019s consumer laws. While we welcome the initiative, the GSMA and ETNO believe it is essential that consistent consumer standards apply across industries and emphasise the importance of an evidence-oriented approach to enforcement.<\/p>\n

Consumers protected at all times<\/strong>
\nThe GSMA and ETNO support the principle of ensuring more efficient and consistent consumer protection standards across service markets and Member States. Rather than creating sector-specific rules, today\u2019s digital consumers would benefit from clear, simple and horizontal rules that apply to all companies offering similar services.<\/p>\n

With new technologies and services emerging, transparency becomes a key tool to address any gaps in consumer regulation. Transparency allows for informed consumer choice and it enables them to choose among different commercial services. For instance, consumers need to be aware of whether a service is provided against a monetary payment or in the context of a \u201cfree\u201d model based on the use of their personal data.<\/p>\n

Credible enforcement first to ensure proportionality<\/strong>
\nThe GSMA and ETNO underscore the importance of an evidence-oriented approach to enforcement. It is essential that existing regulation is being properly enforced before introducing new, and perhaps unnecessary, rules. Enforcement should always be proportionate, aimed at achieving the intended objectives, and it should take into account any existing national enforcement tool, not only in general law but also in sector-specific regulation.<\/p>\n

Consumer trust depends on the consistent application and enforcement of rules across industries. To that end, the GSMA and ETNO would welcome a more harmonised approach, ensuring that consumer protection rules are respected and enforced equally across all industries.<\/p>\n

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