EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive 2023/970)
The EU Pay Transparency Directive (2023/970), adopted in May 2023 with Member State transposition by June 7, 2026, establishes binding measures to strengthen the principle of equal pay between men and women. Key requirements include pay transparency in job advertisements, prohibition on salary history questions, employee right to pay information, gender pay gap reporting (for employers with 100+ employees), and joint pay assessments when gaps exceed 5%. Enforcement through compensation, penalties, and reversal of burden of proof.
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Framework Domains (5)
Chapter I — General Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| Art. 5 | Legal Recognition of Data Messages |
| Art.1 | Purpose |
| Art.2 | Definitions |
| Art.3 | Cybersecurity Policy |
| Art.4 | Credit Information Business Licensing |
| Art.8 | Prohibited Acts |
| HUN-1 | Purpose and Scope |
| HUN-2 | Definitions |
| HUN-3 | Fundamental Rules |
| URY-1 | Fundamental Right (Article 1) |
| URY-2 | Scope and Definitions (Article 2–4) |
Chapter II — Pay Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 10 | Consent Requirements |
| Art. 5 | Legal Recognition of Data Messages |
| Art. 6 | Writing |
| Art. 7 | Minimum Standards |
| Art. 8 | Data Categories |
| Art. 9 | Free Data Sharing |
Chapter III — Remedies and Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 11 | Consent Revocation |
| Art. 12 | Data Ownership |
| Art. 13 | Data Security and Privacy |
| Art. 14 | Direct Data Flows |
| Art. 15 | Cybersecurity Requirements |
| Art. 16 | Data Quality |
Chapter IV — Horizontal Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 17 | Governance Structure |
| Art. 18 | Central Bank Supervision |
| Art. 19 | Consent Management Controls |
| Art. 20 | Executive Accountability |
Chapter V — Final Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 21 | Administrative Sanctions |
| Art. 22 | Suspension and Revocation |
| Art. 23 | Transitional Provisions |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive 2023/970)?
EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive 2023/970) is a compliance framework from European Union with 5 domains and 34 controls. The EU Pay Transparency Directive (2023/970), adopted in May 2023 with Member State transposition by June 7, 2026, establishes binding measures to strengthen the principle of equal pay between men and women. Key requirements include pay transparency in job advertisements, prohibition on salary history questions, employee right to pay information, gender pay gap reporting (for employers with 100+ employees), and joint pay assessments when gaps exceed 5%. Enforcement through compensation, penalties, and reversal of burden of proof. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive 2023/970) have?
EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive 2023/970) has 34 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Chapter I — General Provisions (15 controls), Chapter II — Pay Transparency (6 controls), Chapter III — Remedies and Enforcement (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive 2023/970) map to?
EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive 2023/970) maps to 587 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are BS 65000:2014 — Guidance on Organizational Resilience (52% coverage), Australia Consumer Data Right — Banking (CDR) (48% coverage), ILO Nursing Personnel Convention C149 (1977) (48% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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