The IT Security Act is one of Germany’s main laws governing cybersecurity. Enacted in 2015 and updated in 2021, the law mandates stricter cybersecurity measures for operators of critical infrastructure, such as energy, healthcare, transport, and finance.
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
- E-Privacy Regulation
- Federal Data Protection Act
- Telecommunications Act
- Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act
Online Hate Speech and Illegal Content