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The following briefly describes a law, regulation or best practice and highlights aspects that apply to application security. This page also describes how HP Application Security Center software can help you comply. Given the changing nature of laws, rules and regulations, please check the latest information from the sponsoring organization.

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Legislative summary
European Union Directive on Privacy and Electronic Communications (Directive 2002/58/EC) is part of a broader telecommunications package of legislation that governs the electronic communications sector in the European Union. The Directive reinforces a basic European Union principle that all Member States must ensure the confidentiality of communications made over public communications networks and the personal and private data inherent in those communications. The Directive governs the physical communication networks as well as the personal data that is carried on it.

HP Application Security Center capabilities

  • Assess your web applications for vulnerabilities that may result in the disclosure of sensitive or private financial information
  • Verify that links to privacy policies exist at appropriate places in your web applications
  • Get detailed security assessment reports categorized by EU Directive on Privacy and Electronic Communications sections

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