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software update
Defined in 2 EU acts of the Consumer protection group: UCPD First Consumer Rights Directive Own wording
UCPD, Article 2(u) First adopted 2005-05-11, amended 2026-09-27
an update that is necessary to keep goods with digital elements, digital content and digital services in conformity in accordance with Directive (EU) 2019/770 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive (EU) 2019/771, including a security update, or a functionality updateConsumer Rights Directive, Article 2(14e) Own wording adopted 2011-10-25, amended 2026-09-27
an a free update, including a security update, that is necessary to keep goods with digital elements, digital content and digital services in conformity in accordance with Directive Directives (EU) 2019/770 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive (EU) 2019/771, including a security update, or a functionality update
Compared with UCPD: struck words are only in UCPD, marked words only here.