Document background
The Notice and Take Down document is essential in the German digital legal landscape, where online platforms and hosting providers must act expeditiously upon receiving notification of illegal content. This document type is primarily used when rights holders, individuals, or organizations need to request the removal of content that violates laws or rights, such as copyright infringement, illegal content under NetzDG, or other violations of German law. The notice must contain specific elements required by the Telemedia Act (TMG) and consider EU Digital Services Act provisions, including clear identification of the illegal content, legal basis for removal, and necessary evidence. It serves as both a legal notice and a practical tool for initiating content removal procedures, while also creating a documented trail of the request for potential legal proceedings.
