France’s Law Nr. 2004-575 (LCEN): Building Trust in the Digital Economy

France’s Law No. 2004-575, commonly referred to as the LCEN, sets the legal foundation for communication, commerce, and cybersecurity in the digital age. This video explains the key roles, rules, and responsibilities for online service providers, website publishers, e-commerce platforms, and tech intermediaries in France.

What You’ll Learn:

0:22 What is LCEN?

0:31 Timeline

0:52 What Businesses Are Affected?

1:04 Exemptions

1:16 Responsibilities for Businesses

1:27 Specific Responsibilities for Website Owners

1:42 Additional Requirements

1:58 Individual Rights

2:09 Enforcement

Adopted on June 21, 2004, this law emphasizes freedom of electronic communication while defining obligations for hosting providers, content creators, and e-commerce operators. It includes rules on how personal data is handled, the right to reply, rules on email marketing and advertising, and obligations to store identification data. The LCEN also introduces liability exemptions for intermediaries—provided they act promptly when notified of illegal content—and strengthens the legal framework for electronic contracts and digital signatures.

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