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Law and data protection

TMG

Abbreviation for Telemediengesetz

In short and in plain language

The TMG was the former German law on telemedia.

Among other things, it held the rules on the imprint of websites.

It has been replaced by a German law on digital services. An imprint that still refers to the old law is out of date. It should be updated.

Definition
The TMG was the former German Telemedia Act and contained, among other things, the rules on the imprint of websites. It has been replaced by the German Digital Services Act. An imprint that still refers to the TMG is therefore considered outdated and should be updated.