Germany Proposes Law Against Digital Violence
Summary
The German Federal Ministry of Justice (BMJV) has published a draft law to strengthen civil and criminal law protection against digital violence (Gesetzentwurf gegen digitale Gewalt). The proposal aims to close legal gaps where current criminal law does not adequately address forms of digital violence such as digital voyeurism and deepfakes. Women are identified as particularly affected by digital violence. The draft law intends to provide better protection for victims and enable them to defend themselves more effectively.
“Mit dem Gesetzentwurf zur Stärkung des zivilrechtlichen und strafrechtlichen Schutzes vor digitaler Gewalt sollen Betroffene besser geschützt und sich selbst besser zur Wehr setzen können.”
Technology companies and online platforms operating in Germany should monitor this legislative development closely, as the proposed law may introduce new compliance obligations related to digital content moderation and reporting of digital violence incidents. Companies with significant German user bases should review their current policies on deepfake content and digital voyeurism to assess potential gaps that the new legislation may require them to address.
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The BMJV has published a draft law proposal addressing digital violence that currently falls outside adequate criminal law coverage. Key gaps identified include digital voyeurism and the creation of deepfakes, both of which the proposed legislation aims to capture under strengthened civil and criminal protections. The draft law specifically notes that women are disproportionately affected by digital violence in Germany.
Technology companies and platforms operating in Germany should monitor this legislative development, as the proposed law may introduce new compliance obligations related to digital content, privacy protections, and potential reporting requirements for digital violence incidents. Legal professionals advising clients in the technology, media, and cybersecurity sectors should track the legislative process as this proposal moves through the German parliament.
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Gesetzentwurf gegen digitale Gewalt vorgestellt
Entwurf eines Gesetzes gegen digitale Gewalt
Digitale Gewalt hat schwere Folgen und betrifft auch in Deutschland Millionen Menschen, wobei Frauen besonders häufig betroffen sind.Der rechtliche Schutz vor digitaler Gewalt hat Lücken. Digitaler Voyeurismus und das Erstellen von Deepfakes sind nur zwei Formen von digitaler Gewalt, die bislang vom Strafrecht nicht angemessen erfasst sind.
Mit dem Gesetzentwurf zur Stärkung des zivilrechtlichen und strafrechtlichen Schutzes vor digitaler Gewalt sollen Betroffene besser geschützt und sich selbst besser zur Wehr setzen können. | Zum Gesetzentwurf
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- Januar 2026
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