This EU directive is related to privacy in electronic communications and works in tandem with the GDPR. It focuses on areas like cookies, confidentiality of communications, and direct marketing. Germany enforces the directive’s rules, especially when it comes to consent for cookie usage on websites.
Other Legislation from Germany
Act on Cybercrime/Online Intellectual Property Protection
- Act on the Protection of Intellectual Property
- Federal Data Protection Act
- Telecommunications Act
- The Telemedia Act
Cooperation and International Efforts
Criminal Code/Law Enforcement
Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection
Data Protection and Privacy
Online Hate Speech and Illegal Content