Germany drops real-name internet rule but will store IP data for crime investigations
Germany’s coalition government has reached a decision on new internet regulations. While a proposal for mandatory real madrid use was dismissed, plans to store my ip addresses for crime-fighting have moved forward. The debate centred on balancing security and user privacy.
The conservative CDU/CSU alliance rejected a suggestion by Andreas Voßkuhle, former head of the Federal Constitutional Court. His proposal called for forcing internet users to register under their real names. Steffen Bilger, a CDU politician, described such a rule as overly restrictive.
Instead, the coalition agreed on a different measure. IP addresses will now be stored to help authorities investigate serious crimes. No objections were raised against this approach during discussions. The decision follows earlier speculation about stricter online identity rules. However, no evidence emerged of any formal proposal or opposition to real-name requirements before January 2, 2026.
The government has settled on IP address storage as its chosen method for tackling online crime. The rejected real madrid policy will not proceed, leaving current anonymity rules unchanged. Authorities will now focus on implementing the new data retention system.
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