PECR: Interpretation & Definitions (Regulation 2)
Interpretation [Reg 2]
Rule: Key definitions for PECR.
Key definitions
| Term | Definition | Citation |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic mail | Any text, voice, sound or image message sent over a public electronic communications network | Reg 2(1) |
| Direct marketing | Communication of advertising or marketing material directed to individuals | Reg 2(1) |
| Subscriber | A person who is a party to a contract with a provider of public electronic communications services | Reg 2(1) |
| User | Any individual using a public electronic communications service | Reg 2(1) |
| Corporate subscriber | A subscriber who is a company, partnership, or other non-individual | Reg 2(1) |
| Individual | A living individual (includes sole traders and partnerships in Scotland) | Reg 2(1) |
| Consent | As defined in UK GDPR | Reg 2(1) |
| Public electronic communications service | A service provided to the public for electronic communications | Reg 2(1) |
Source Text
2.—(1) In these Regulations—
“electronic mail” means any text, voice, sound or image message sent over a public electronic communications network which can be stored in the network or in the recipient’s terminal equipment until it is collected by the recipient and includes messages sent using a short message service;
“direct marketing” means the communication (by whatever means) of any advertising or marketing material which is directed to particular individuals;
“subscriber” means a person who is a party to a contract with a provider of public electronic communications services for the supply of such services;
“user” means any individual using a public electronic communications service;