The State Media Treaty governs online content in Germany and covers illegal content such as hate speech, disinformation, and extremism. It requires platforms and broadcasters to comply with the same standards as traditional media regarding content regulation.
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