Ifølge dets artikel 1, stk. 1, har direktiv 2000/31 til formål at bidrage til et velfungerende indre marked ved at sikre fri bevægelighed for informationssamfundstjenester mellem medlemsstaterne.
According to Article 1(1) thereof, Directive 2000/31 seeks to contribute to the proper functioning of the internal market by ensuring the free movement of information society services between the Member States.