Federal Data Protection Act

The BDSG complements the GDPR and provides additional regulations specific to Germany. It includes provisions on data processing, data subject rights, and the responsibilities of data controllers and processors. The BDSG also addresses specific national aspects such as employee data protection.

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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

• Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs)
• National Security Strategy

Criminal Code/Law Enforcement

• Criminal Code

Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection

• Critical Infrastructure Protection (KRITIS)
• Cyber Security Strategy for Germany
• IT Security Act

Data Protection and Privacy

• E-Privacy Regulation
• Telecommunications Act
• Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act

Online Hate Speech and Illegal Content

• Digital Services Act
• Network Enforcement Act
• State Media Treaty (Medienstaatsvertrag)
• Telemedia Act