EU Product Liability Directive Reform: 101

This resource is part of the IAPP's European Union’s Strategy for Data series.

This chart explores the EU Product Liability Directive reform, which sets rules that govern compensation for damage suffered due to a product defect by establishing a strict liability regime. The revised directive brings four-decades old rules on product liability in line with the digital age, circular economy and global value chains. It aims to ensure consumer protection while providing legal certainty to economic operators and protecting innovation.