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Law and data protection

KunstUrhG

Abbreviation for Kunsturhebergesetz

In short and in plain language

The KunstUrhG is a German law about pictures of people.

It protects the right to your own image. Photos of people may usually only be shown if they agree.

For care services this matters for team photos on the website.

Definition
The KunstUrhG is the German Art Copyright Act, a law on copyright in works of fine art and photography. Above all, it governs the right to one's own image: pictures of people may usually be distributed only with their consent. For care services it matters for photos of the team and of visits on the website.

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