Germany: Introduced Telecommunications Modernization Act including data protection regulation
Description
Introduced Telecommunications Modernization Act including data protection regulation
On 16 December 2020, the Telecommunications Modernization Act, including data protection regulation, was introduced in the German Parliament. The Act would expand the definition of interpersonal communications service providers. In particular, the A…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, streaming service provider, infrastructure provider: network hardware and equipment
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2020-12-16
under deliberation
2021-05-07
adopted