Back in 1977 Germany established the Federal Data Protection Act to regulate personal data management. Any individual or organization that illegally uses online data or conduct data theft faces strict punishment under the law.
Germany also has a national internet security center to deal with data hacking. The center responds quickly, and provides solutions to data users.
The government grades websites to protect teenagers from excessive information. And it demands telecom companies to make clear record of how they are using users personal information in order to protect privacy.