Title (original language):
Mediengesetz (MedienG)
The Media Act was introduced into the General Civil Code (ABGB) in 2024. It has a section on the right to privacy, including rights and compensations for minors.
(Source: Mediengesetz).
Entities responsible for implementation:
Federal Chancellery Republic of Austria/Bundeskanzleramt Österreich
Status:
Implemented |
Implementation period start:
2024 |
Implementation period finish:
Ongoing
Related EU policy:
Directive 2011/93/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child pornography, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2004/68/JHA
Record created:
23 July 2024
Last update:
08 August 2024
Title (original language):
Mediengesetz (MedienG)

The Media Act was introduced into the General Civil Code (ABGB) in 2024. It has a section on the right to privacy, including rights and compensations for minors.
(Source: Mediengesetz).
Entities responsible for implementation:
Federal Chancellery Republic of Austria/Bundeskanzleramt Österreich
Status:
Implemented |
Implementation period start:
2024 |
Implementation period finish:
Ongoing
Related EU policy:
Directive 2011/93/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child pornography, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2004/68/JHA
Record created:
23 July 2024
Last update:
08 August 2024
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