Germany: Implemented Telecommunications Modernization Act including data protection regulation
Description
Implemented Telecommunications Modernization Act including data protection regulation
On 1 December 2021, the Telecommunications Modernization Act, including data protection regulation, entered into force. The Act expands the definition of interpersonal communications service providers, specifying that it is a paid service and allow…
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