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Imprint (definition)

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Legal Notice – Definition in the Data Protection Glossary

What does imprint mean?

An "Impressum" is traditionally found in print publications, such as magazines. It contains information about the content in question responsible Personal information, specifically the person’s name, address, and contact information. Any website that is not purely for private use must also provide a legal notice in accordance with Section 5(1) of the Digital Services Act (DDG), which must be easily recognizable, directly accessible, and permanently available.

Practical example

Imprint plays an important role in everyday business life, for example when it comes to protection and legally compliant Processing of personal data.

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