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EC
Abbreviation for European Community
In short and in plain language
EC stands for European Community.
It came before today's European Union.
Older rules from Europe still have the short form in their names. One example is a rule on cookies.
Many of these rules still apply. They can also affect the sites of small firms.
Definition
EC stands for European Community, a predecessor of today's European Union. Older European directives and regulations still carry the abbreviation in their names, for example the ePrivacy Directive on cookies. Many of these rules remain in force and can also affect the websites of small businesses.