The parent comment doesn't directly mention a directive, but the press release makes a reference to a directive according to which:
"[National] authorities must not adopt measures which would require an internet service provider to carry out general monitoring of the information that it transmits on its network."
"[National] authorities must not adopt measures which would require an internet service provider to carry out general monitoring of the information that it transmits on its network."
Who'da thunk? Color me impressed.