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How the EU Product Liability Directive (EU PLD) is Changing Software Security | Contrast Security

March 11, 2025

Companies that sell software that can be used or downloaded by anyone in the European Union are facing a major new liability. Late last year, the European Commission finalized fundamental changes to the EU Product Liability Directive (PLD) — changes that have far-reaching ramifications. While the changes won’t apply broadly until 2026, they will likely…