International Code

Download here the ICC/ESOMAR International Code on Market and Social Research. 

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Data protection

The impact of data protection laws on marketing and opinion research 2001:

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European Data Protection

An easy-to-understand summary on how data protection legislation affects social and marketing research

European Data Protection summary

Applicable law

Researchers must always conform to the requirements of international and national legislation. Researchers must comply with any stricter obligations imposed by national or international law where appropriate. Please consult the national association in the relevant country for further information.