News & Events

In case you missed it, here is what the eBay Government Relations team has worked on in the past.

 

Tell Us Your Story. Win A Trip to Washington DC.
Everyday lawmakers in Washington, D.C. and state capitals around the nation are debating legislation that could impact your ability to successfully run a business on eBay. Now we want to hear firsthand — from you — how a law or other government regulation has impacted your eBay business. Or tell us how enactment of a proposed law could impact your business in the future. Thanks for participating and we look forward to hearing your story! Learn more.
- November 2, 2009

EU Sellers Send a Very Big Message
Larger-than-life posters hang throughout the Brussels subway system touting the success of the recent eBay petition campaign. More than 750,000 Europeans stood up against "selective distribution" by asking the EU to change competition laws that unfairly restrict the online sale of legitimate products across Europe. Read more.
- October 16, 2009

eBay Launches Loss Prevention Newsletter
eBay launches the P3 Report for loss prevention partners and professionals.
- October 1, 2009

eBay presents 750,000 petition signatures to European Union
eBay today called on the European Union to amend EU competition law to stop brands from restricting the sale of their products on the internet. Presenting a petition signed by 750,000 European citizens, eBay called for an end to the abuse of 'selective distribution' agreements that unjustly block the online sale of legitimate products across Europe.
- September 18, 2009

eBay Recognized As Most Trusted Company for Privacy
Privacy and information management research firm Ponemon Institute along with Internet privacy leader TRUSTe have named eBay the 2009 Most Trusted Company for Privacy, citing the company as proof that an e-commerce site can protect consumer privacy while handling massive volumes of sensitive data across the globe.
- September 17, 2009