Germany: Implemented German Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG)
Description
Implemented German Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG)
On 1 December 2021, the German Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG) entered into force. The Act replaces the existing provisions of the Telecommunications Act 2004 and the Telemedia Act 2007, and implements the Directive on Privacy and Electronic Communications (2002/58/EC). Besides implementing the ePrivacy and GDPR requirement to have users agree to cookie settings, the legislation includes provisions on the confidentiality of communications, location data, caller ID display and suppression, end-user directories, technical and organisational precautions, consent for the storage of information in the terminal equipment, and penalties.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2021-02-12
under deliberation
2021-05-28
adopted
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
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
consumer data: content of private communications: transmission
Regulatory tool
Data storage/retention obligation
Purpose/processing limitation
User consent: Opt-in requirement
Sanctions
Fine
Regulated subjects
1
consumer data: location: data processing
Regulatory tool
Data storage/retention obligation
Purpose/processing limitation
User consent: Opt-in requirement
Sanctions
Fine
Regulated subjects
1
personal data: information pertaining to minors: data processing
Regulatory tool
Purpose/processing limitation
User consent: Opt-in requirement
Sanctions
Fine
Regulated subjects
1
cookies (any source): hosting (any form)
Regulatory tool
Purpose/processing limitation
User consent: Opt-in requirement
Sanctions
Fine
Regulated subjects
1