Germany: Ruling on legal challenges against content moderation requirements in amended NetzDG
Description
Ruling on legal challenges against content moderation requirements in amended NetzDG
On 1 March 2022, the Administrative Court of Cologne ruled that certain provisions of the amended Network Enforcement Act (NetzDG) are inapplicable since they violate EU regulations. Legal challenges were raised by both Google Ireland Ltd. and Meta …
Scope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
court