About eco

eco has represented the interests of the Internet industry in Germany since 1995. We develop markets, foster technologies and form framework conditions: As the largest association of the Internet industry in Europe, we and our around 900 drive the sector and represent its interests in politics and in international bodies.


As the Association of the Internet Industry, we believe in the power of self-regulation – particularly in the area of youth media protection: This is how the eco Complaints Office was created – as a result of the self-regulatory aspirations of our members. 


Every Internet user who comes across online content which is relevant to youth media protection, or who wants to complain about spam, can – anonymously, if desired – contact the Complaints Office. Further information can be found at https://international.eco.de/internet-complaints-office.html.

Because we’re always stronger when we work together, eco is a founding member of INHOPE, the international network of complaints offices. 

You can find more information about eco at https://international.eco.de.