EU Platform Work Directive (Directive 2024/2831)
The EU Platform Work Directive (2024/2831), adopted in October 2024 with Member State transposition by December 2, 2026, establishes rules to improve working conditions for platform workers and regulate algorithmic management. Key provisions include a legal presumption of employment relationship (rebuttable), transparency and fairness requirements for algorithmic management systems, human oversight of automated decisions, and data protection provisions. Applies to digital labour platforms operating in the EU.
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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 — Employment Status
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| Art. 5 | Legal Recognition of Data Messages |
| Art. 6 | Writing |
| Art. 7 | Minimum Standards |
Chapter III — Algorithmic Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 10 | Consent Requirements |
| Art. 11 | Consent Revocation |
| Art. 12 | Data Ownership |
| Art. 8 | Data Categories |
| Art. 9 | Free Data Sharing |
Chapter IV — Transparency and Data Protection
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 13 | Data Security and Privacy |
| Art. 14 | Direct Data Flows |
| Art. 15 | Cybersecurity Requirements |
| Art. 16 | Data Quality |
Chapter V — Remedies and Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 17 | Governance Structure |
| Art. 18 | Central Bank Supervision |
| Art. 19 | Consent Management Controls |
| Art. 20 | Executive Accountability |
| Art. 21 | Administrative Sanctions |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EU Platform Work Directive (Directive 2024/2831)?
EU Platform Work Directive (Directive 2024/2831) is a compliance framework from European Union with 5 domains and 33 controls. The EU Platform Work Directive (2024/2831), adopted in October 2024 with Member State transposition by December 2, 2026, establishes rules to improve working conditions for platform workers and regulate algorithmic management. Key provisions include a legal presumption of employment relationship (rebuttable), transparency and fairness requirements for algorithmic management systems, human oversight of automated decisions, and data protection provisions. Applies to digital labour platforms operating in the EU. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does EU Platform Work Directive (Directive 2024/2831) have?
EU Platform Work Directive (Directive 2024/2831) has 33 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Chapter I — General Provisions (15 controls), Chapter III — Algorithmic Management (5 controls), Chapter V — Remedies and Enforcement (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does EU Platform Work Directive (Directive 2024/2831) map to?
EU Platform Work Directive (Directive 2024/2831) maps to 587 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are BS 65000:2014 — Guidance on Organizational Resilience (55% coverage), ILO Nursing Personnel Convention C149 (1977) (52% coverage), EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6 / Directive 2018/1673) (52% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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