On 5 February 2026, Germany passed a new law transposing EU-Directive 2023/2673. Of particular importance are the new requirements regarding the right of consumers to withdraw from contracts via a new online interface: the so-called “withdrawal button”. These obligations will enter into force across the whole European Union at the latest on 19 June 2026. […]
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No Account, No Purchase? EDPB Pushes Back on Mandatory Registration
Requiring users to create an account in order to complete an online purchase is a widespread practice in e-commerce. Businesses commonly justify this requirement by reference to operational efficiency, customer convenience, or the development of long-term commercial strategies. With its Recommendations 2/2025, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) addresses this practice directly and clarifies the […]