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Germany plans law on digital violence with judge-ordered account bans
Original: Gesetz gegen „digitale Gewalt“: Richter sollen Accountsperren anordnen können Die Regierung verschärft das Straf- und Zi
The German government is tightening criminal and civil law against what it calls digital violence. Under the draft law, judges would be able to order the blocking of user accounts. The measures include penalties for deepfakes and stalking, and would require platforms to reveal real names to victims faster and delete offending accounts. The move follows growing concern over online harassment, defamation and abusive synthetic media, and is being discussed as part of a wider European push to hold platforms accountable for harmful content.
Why now: The German government has just presented new legislation against digital violence, raising debate over online abuse and platform duties.
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- Gesetz gegen „digitale Gewalt“: Richter sollen Accountsperren anordnen können Die Regierung verschärft das Straf- und Zivilrecht: Neben Strafen für Deepfakes und Stalking sollen Plattformen rascher Klarnamen freigeben und Konten löschen. https://www.… · heiseonline@social.heise.de · 8
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