Laws, courts and authorities
KUG
Abbreviation for Kunsturhebergesetz
In short and in plain language
The KUG is a German law. Among other things, it protects the right to your own image.
It says when photos of people may be shown. It also says when their consent is needed.
For a website this covers things like team photos, or pictures of clients and events.
Definition
The KUG is a German law that protects, among other things, the right to one's own image. It governs when photos of people may be published and when consent is needed. For a website it concerns, for example, team photos or pictures of customers and events.