Accessing Your Personal Information: How can I see what information a body or company holds about me? Are there any exceptions to the right of access? Under Section 3 of the Data Protection Acts, you have a right to find out, free of charge, if a person (an individual or an organisation) holds information about you. …
Association for Consumer Rights Annual General Meeting 2018: Consumers in the Digital World
The Association for Consumer Rights (ACR) recently held its Annual General Meeting at NCW Centre, Blata l-Bajda on 17 March 2018. The AGM focused particularly on the need for all citizens to be part of the digital transformation in various sectors. President Mary Mangion welcomed the members and gave an overview of the…
AGM Association for Consumer Rights (ACR) – 17 March 2018
You are invited to the Annual General Meeting of the Association for Consumer Rights (ACR) which will be held on Saturday 17 March 2018 at NCW Centre, Pope Pius XII Flats Mountbatten Street, Blata l-Bajda. As you can see from the Draft Agenda, we have a very informative program which includes also a number of…
European Consumer Consultative Group (ECCG) meeting – 23 January 2018
The European Consumer Consultative Group is the Commission’s main forum to consult with national and European consumer organisations. Since its establishment in 1973, the European Consumer Consultative Group (ECCG) assists the Commission by providing expert advice on EU consumer related issues, issuing opinions and participating in different fora. It advises and guides the Commission…
European Commission Representation Malta – Report update – 25/01/2018
As of January 2013, the European Commission Representation in Malta started issuing a monthly e-newsletter featuring information on recent EU-related news and events. Read the latest issue of 25 January here
Commission report on the implementation of EU standardisation policy and the contribution of European standards to EU policies
On 16 January, the European Commission published a Communication reporting on the implementation of EU standardisation policy, and the contribution of European standards to EU policies. The Report will serve as a basis for the long-foreseen inter-institutional dialogue with the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of the…
ECC Malta Newsletter – November 2017 issue
In time for the holiday season, for the last edition of the European Consumer Centre Malta Newsletter, ECC Malta gives some advice about what to look out for when browsing online for gifts and personal shopping. This edition will also highlight the latest publication on ‘Digital Content’, as well as the last Joint Project…
Information services provided in pharmacies
In its efforts to protect consumers, the Association for Consumer Rights (ACR) is pointing out the fact that pharmacies are charging a fee to persons who are visiting doctors/consultants who have their practice in such pharmacies. This fee, which is charged over and above the fee charged by the doctor or consultant, covers the…
Directive to help eliminate cross-border online trade barriers adopted
A directive on contracts for the supply of digital content has been adopted by the European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee and the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection. Read more here.
Participate in an Interactive information Session with MCA
The Malta Communications Authority (MCA) has published its report on the complaints and inquiries received during the first six months of 2017. This report provides an analysis of the complaints received by the Authority during this period. The Association for Consumer Rights in collaboration with the National Council of Women is holding an information session with…