Germany: Entry into force of extremism and hate crime law with grace period regarding reporting duty for platforms
Description
Entry 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 million users registered in Germany. Apart from removing illegal content, platforms will have to notify the authorities of the content and the IP address it stems from. The extremism and hate crime law expands the existing law on content moderation (Netzwerkdurchsetzungsgesetz).
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
central government
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2020-02-19
under deliberation
2020-06-18
adopted
2021-04-03
in grace period
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
user content: any format: hosting (any form)
Regulatory tool
Takedown requirement
Recordkeeping requirement
Regulator reporting requirement
Sanctions
Determined by existing law or regulation
Regulated subjects
1
content: illegal speech: hosting (any form)
Regulatory tool
Takedown requirement
Recordkeeping requirement
Regulator reporting requirement
Sanctions
Determined by existing law or regulation
Regulated subjects
1