Germany: Adopted Second Law to increase the security of Information Technology Systems ( IT Security Act 2.0) including cybersecurity authority governance
Description
Adopted Second Law to increase the security of Information Technology Systems ( IT Security Act 2.0) including cybersecurity authority governance
On 7 May 2021, the Security of Information Technology Systems (IT Security Act 2.0), including cybersecurity authority governance, was adopted. The adopted version gives the Federal Office for Information Security the authority to require companies …
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2020-12-16
under deliberation
2021-05-07
adopted