Germany: German Law against Digital Violence
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
12 Apr 2023 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Germany
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
platform intermediary: user-generated content
platform intermediary: e-commerce
messaging service provider
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Announced Law against digital violence
On 12 April 2023, the German Federal Ministry of Justice issued a statement announcing its intention to initiate legislative proceedings for a Law against digital violence. According to the Ministry's summary, the Law is intended to provide more eff…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government