Directive 2000/31/EC, commonly known as the e-Commerce Directive, is an EU directive that establishes rules for the online provision of services and electronic commerce within the European Union. The Directive aims to promote the development of the digital economy within the EU by providing legal certainty and a level playing field for online services. It establishes a framework for the freedom to provide services, liability of intermediary service providers, and consumer protection in the context of electronic commerce.
