With the revised Telecommunications Act, the federal government wants to improve digitization in Germany through more and better broadband connections – but at the last minute some critical changes were made to the text.
Ralf Benzmüller, Executive Speaker G DATA CyberDefense, comments as follows:
“With the amendment to the TKG, an important goal is being pursued in order to strengthen Germany as a digital location. Companies and private users finally need a comprehensive expansion of the fiber optic infrastructure in order to be able to confidently shape the digital future. Unfortunately, the latest changes have included some critical points in the draft law, ”says Ralf Benzmüller, Executive Speaker of G DATA CyberDefense. “Because a real name requirement for messengers, chats or video platforms only creates enormous bureaucracy but no real gain in security. And what the whole thing is doing in the TKG remains a mystery. “
“Another problem is the very tight deadline for reactions. Just two days for a 475-page bill is absurdly short. Unfortunately, this is not the first time: The drafts for the IT Security Act 2.0 were also sent with a very short deadline, and stakeholders from business and civil society should comment within a few days. The Federal Government must be asked whether it is really serious about the participation of technical experts. “
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