Germany: Implemented Second Law to increase the security of Information Technology Systems ( IT Security Act 2.0) including cybersecurity authority governance
Description
Implemented Second Law to increase the security of Information Technology Systems ( IT Security Act 2.0) including cybersecurity authority governance
On 28 May 2021, the Security of Information Technology Systems (IT Security Act 2.0), including cybersecurity authority governance, entered into force. The Act gives the Federal Office for Information Security the authority to require companies in t…
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
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2020-12-16
under deliberation
2021-05-07
adopted