I'm not sure how a Tor exit node could operate legally. Tor is widely used for illegal activities. Like drug sales and CSE media. If a government goes on Tor, downloads such material they'll easily see the exit node as the last hop in the chain. It's a clear-cut case that the exit node operator facilitated illegal activity.
My assumption is that Germany has some sort of common-carrier privileges for Tor node operators. In America, telecoms can't be sued for facilitating illegal activity. But they do have to assist law enforcement with finding criminals when requested.
Would be happy to hear from someone who is more knowledgeable in this area.
My assumption is that Germany has some sort of common-carrier privileges for Tor node operators. In America, telecoms can't be sued for facilitating illegal activity. But they do have to assist law enforcement with finding criminals when requested.
Would be happy to hear from someone who is more knowledgeable in this area.