Computer Programs Directive
| European Union directive | |
| Title | Directive on the legal protection of computer programs |
|---|---|
| Made by | Council of the European Union |
| Made under | Art. 100a |
| Journal reference | L122, 1991-05-17, pp. 9–13 |
| History | |
| Date made | 14 May 1991 |
| Entry into force | 17 May 1991 |
| Implementation date | 1 January 1993//25 May 2009 |
| Preparative texts | |
| Commission proposal | C91, 1989-04-12, p. 4 C320, 1990-12-20, p. 22 |
| EESC opinion | C329, 1989-12-30, p. 4 |
| EP opinion | C231, 1990-09-17, p. 78 |
| Reports | |
| Other legislation | |
| Replaces | — |
| Amends | — |
| Amended by | 93/98/EEC |
| Replaced by | Directive 2009/24/EC on the legal protection of computer programs |
| Current legislation | |
The European Union Computer Programs Directive controls the legal protection of computer programs under the copyright law of the European Union. It was issued under the internal market provisions of the Treaty of Rome. The most recent version is Directive 2009/24/EC.