Germany: Law against extremism and hate crime
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Implementation of extremism and hate crime law including reporting duty for platforms
On 1 February 2022, the reporting duty of the extremism and hate crime law is implemented. The duty applies to platforms with over 2 million users registered in Germany. Apart from removing illegal content, platforms will have to notify the authorit…
SourceEntry into force of extremism and hate crime law with grace period regarding reporting duty for platforms
The extremism and hate crime law, which introduces reporting and disclosure duties for certain digital platforms in case of criminal content, enters into force with a grace period until 1 February 2022. The duty applies to platforms with over 2 mill…
SourceAdoption of extremism and hate crime law including reporting duty for platforms
The German Cabinet adopts the extremism and hate crime law, which introduces several reporting and disclosure duties for certain digital platforms in case of criminal content. The duty applies to platforms with over 2 million users registered in Ger…
SourcePublication of draft extremism and hate crime law including reporting duty for platforms
The German Cabinet publishes the draft of the extremism and hate crime law, which introduces several reporting and disclosure duties for certain digital platforms in case of criminal content. The duty applies to platforms with over 2 million users r…
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