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Cross-border Portability Online Content Services

The objective of the portability rules is to broaden access to online content services for travellers in the EU. Residents of EU member states will be able to fully use their online subscriptions to films, sports events, eBooks, video games and music services when travelling within the EU.

The portability regulation is coming into force on the 1st of April 2018.

More info on the European Commission website.

The UK Government issued a consultation on the implementation of this regulation in the UK,  on their website. You can read the responses HERE.

The European Commission Facebook Page announces that it´s organising a FacebookLive event tomorrow Tuesday March 20, at 10.45 CET.

Watching movies 🎬 on Netflix? Listening to music 🎶 on Spotify?
As of 1 April you’ll be able to travel with your digital subscriptions (films, series, video games or ebooks) across the EU 🇪🇺

 

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Please note: The information provided is based upon our understanding of current legislation. It is not legal advice but is provided freely to enable you to be properly informed. We recommend that if you are considering taking action, you should seek professional advice.

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