Laws and data licensing
EU ePrivacy Directive and AI data licensing
Short answer
It protects the confidentiality of calls and messages. Together with GDPR and national criminal law, it shapes whether call recordings and chat logs can be reused.
In short
- Law
- EU ePrivacy Directive
- Jurisdiction
- European Union
- Applies to
- The EU directive on confidentiality of communications, implemented in each member state's national law.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-10-09
- 01Your work records
- 02Personal details removed
- 03You approve the release
- 04Licensed to AI developers
What it covers#
European Union. The EU directive on confidentiality of communications, implemented in each member state's national law.
Key points for licensing#
- Confidentiality of communications is the starting rule
- Each country implements it differently
- Applies alongside GDPR
How SourceX handles it#
- Personal details are removed before anything is shared
- Rules that apply are assessed deal by deal with your counsel
- Records that can't be cleared are excluded
- Your company approves every release
Frequently asked questions
What does the EU ePrivacy Directive cover?
European Union. The EU directive on confidentiality of communications, implemented in each member state's national law.
Does licensing company records to an AI developer fall under the EU ePrivacy Directive?
It protects the confidentiality of calls and messages. Together with GDPR and national criminal law, it shapes whether call recordings and chat logs can be reused.
What are the key points of the EU ePrivacy Directive for data licensing?
Confidentiality of communications is the starting rule. Each country implements it differently. Applies alongside GDPR.
General information, not legal advice. Laws change and their application depends on your facts. SourceX assesses which rules apply deal by deal with your counsel. Last reviewed 2026-10-09.