Data Requests to Social Network Operators
Berlin, October 29, 2024 (hib) – The German federal government is planning to amend the Network Enforcement Act (NetzDG) to allow law enforcement agencies to request data from social network operators more easily. The aim is to improve the investigation of hate speech and other illegal content on social media.
The draft bill, which is currently in the consultation phase, would give law enforcement agencies the authority to request data from social network operators without having to obtain a court order in cases where there is an urgent need for information to prevent a crime or to identify the perpetrator of a crime.
The data that could be requested includes the IP address, name, and address of the user who posted the illegal content. Social network operators would be required to provide the data within 24 hours of receiving the request.
The draft bill has been met with criticism from civil rights groups, who argue that it would give law enforcement agencies too much power to collect data on users of social networks. They warn that this could lead to the abuse of the law and the erosion of privacy rights.
The government has defended the draft bill, saying that it is necessary to give law enforcement agencies the tools they need to effectively investigate hate speech and other illegal content on social media. The government has also stressed that the data collected would be subject to strict data protection rules.
The Network Enforcement Act was passed in 2017 and requires social network operators to remove hate speech and other illegal content from their platforms within 24 hours of receiving a notification. The law has been criticized by some for being too lenient, while others argue that it is too strict and stifles free speech.
The draft bill to amend the Network Enforcement Act is expected to be debated in the Bundestag in early 2025.
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