That Legal notice on a website must contain certain information required by law. These can vary by country, but here are some general elements that are often found in a Legal notice To be found are:

1. Name and address:

   • The full name of the website operator or company.
   • The operator's full postal address, including street, house number, zip code and town.

2. How to contact us:

   • An e-mail address or a contact form that visitors can use to get in touch with the website operator.

3. Persons authorized to represent the company:

   • If available, the authorized representatives or managing directors must be indicated with their name and function.

4. Commercial register entry (if applicable):

   • If the company is entered in the commercial register, the corresponding register number and the register court should be stated.

5. Sales tax identification number (if applicable):

   • Companies that are subject to VAT must state their VAT identification number.

6. Professional details (if applicable):

   • For certain professional groups, such as doctors or lawyers, additional professional information must be provided.

7. Registration (if applicable):

   • If the website belongs to a particular professional association or requires official registration, this information should be included in the Legal notice go into.

It is important to note that the exact requirements may differ depending on the country. Therefore, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with local laws and regulations or, if necessary, seek legal advice to ensure that the Legal notice complies with legal requirements.

Creating a legal notice for your business requires careful consideration of the legal requirements in the country in which you operate. Here are general steps you can follow:

1. Research the legal requirements:

   • Find out about the specific requirements for imprints in your country. These can vary, and it's important that your Legal notice complies with local laws.

2. Contact information:

   • Make sure that the contact information in your Legal notice complete and up-to-date. This includes the company's full name, address, an email address, and a phone number, if applicable.

3. Legal form of the company:

   • If your company has a certain legal form (e.g. GmbH, AG), then you should do so in the Legal notice boast.

4. Responsible persons:

   • If necessary, add the names and positions of the responsible persons, such as managing directors or owners.

5. Commercial register entry and VAT identification number:

   • If your company is entered in the commercial register, add the relevant register number and the register court. If you are liable for VAT, it is important to state the VAT identification number.

6. Professional legal information (if applicable):

   • If you work in a regulated profession (e.g. doctor, lawyer), observe the professional requirements and add the necessary information.

7. Privacy policy:

   • Link to your privacy policy, in which you explain how you handle personal data.

8. Design and visibility:

   • Make sure that the Legal notice is easy to find, for example through a prominent link in the footer of your website.

9. Regular updates:

   • Check your Legal notice regularly and update it as company data changes or new legal requirements apply.

10. Legal advice:

    • In case of uncertainties or complex legal issues, it is advisable to seek legal advice to ensure that your Legal notice complies with applicable laws.

It is important to emphasize that these steps are general in nature and do not constitute legal advice. It is highly recommended that you consult a lawyer or internet law expert to ensure that your Legal notice specific legal requirements.

If DIETERLegal notice , all the necessary information is collected through simple questions.

No prior knowledge is required to answer the questions.

The result is a complete document that contains all the necessary information and can be integrated directly into the website.

The lack of an imprint on your website can lead to a legal nightmare, with costly warnings, high fines and an irreparable loss of trust among your users.

All companies must meet the requirements of GDPR . This applies regardless of the number of employees and therefore even for sole traders and solo self-employed persons. With Dieter, you no longer have to worry. We take care of everything you need to fulfill your legal obligation.

Warning letters due to GDPR infringements have steadily increased in recent years. This is exemplified by the numerous warnings issued in the summer of 2022 due to the unlawful use of GDPR fonts by Google. Irrespective of the fact that some of these warnings were not lawful, they were based on a decision by the Munich Regional Court in January 2022. In addition, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled at the end of 2022 that consumer associations are generally entitled to issue warnings due to an GDPR infringement. These (and other) court rulings point to further waves of warnings. These could affect all companies that do not comply with their legal obligations.

A GDPR-compliant website is the first step in effectively protecting yourself from warning letters. In 2022, there were already countless warnings due to the unlawful use of Google fonts. Dieter not only takes care of your data protection issues, but also creates your Legal notice.

In Germany, around 85% of all German companies were victims of a cyberattack in 2022. Each affected company incurred average costs of around €20,000 per incident. In addition, around 20% of customers terminate their contracts with affected companies or delete their accounts. The risk of being affected is significantly reduced simply by implementing mandatory technical and organizational measures (TOMs).

79% of Internet users are afraid of "data misuse". And quite rightly so! Because since 2022, personal data has been legally equivalent to a currency. Awareness of this is growing all the time. This data should be just as secure as a bank account. And this is guaranteed by the implementation of GDPR.

It refers to the fact that everyone has the right to determine for themselves what personal (and therefore very private) data about them is collected, stored and used. It also offers the possibility of preventing abuse, fraud and discrimination. Data protection is therefore an essential part of the (fundamental) right to informational self-determination under the German Basic Law. This right protects the privacy, identity and freedom of every person and is therefore essential for a democratic society. Respecting it should be a matter of course for every company.