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The Central Bank of Ireland has issued or announced a new Consumer Protection Code that increases firms’ obligations toward consumers. It emphasizes acting in consumers’ best interests and strengthening requirements beyond disclosure.

Potential Impact on AppleCare+

If applicable to AppleCare+ distribution or any intermediary involved in sales (e.g., retailers, finance providers, or packaged deals), stronger consumer-protection requirements could affect marketing, sales practices, contract clarity, cancellation/refund handling, and complaint management. However, without confirmation that the code covers warranties/service plans for consumer electronics specifically, the impact on AppleCare+ is likely indirect and depends on Apple’s or partners’ regulatory classification.

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The Central Bank's new Consumer Protection Code strengthens requirements on firms: to act in consumers' best interests,; to move from mere disclosure to ...

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Country

Ireland

Region

Europe

Discovered

6/21/2026

Relevance Score

45%

Language

English