The draft law contains many progressive norms and will allow Ukraine to integrate into the EU digital market, as it implements the norms of the European Code of Electronic Communications, which will be implemented in Europe by the end of 2020.
According to the Deputy Chairman of the
Committee, the draft document balanced and took into account the interests of
society, business and the state.
The Law of Ukraine “On Electronic Communications” will determine the legal basis for activities in electronic communications and radio spectrum, as well as establish the powers of the state to manage and regulate activities in the field of electronic communications, rights, duties and responsibilities of individuals and legal entities involved in this activities or use electronic communication services.
The project defines the legal basis for the activities of providers of electronic communications networks and/or services and provides: introduce the notification principle of registration of business entities operating in the field of electronic communications; establish an exclusive list of requirements for market participants; to introduce consultations with market participants on all issues affecting their interests; establish the procedure for submitting documents to the regulatory body in electronic form; improve control (supervision) in the field of electronic communications in order to prevent offenses and reduce potential pressure on businesses, reduce the number of inspections of these entities in their territory; liability for violation of the legislation on electronic communications; clarify the terminology in the field of electronic communications, taking into account EU legislation, etc.
The members of the Committee decided to recommend to the Verkhovna Rada to adopt the bill in the second reading and as a whole.