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KUG
Abbreviation for Gesetz betreffend das Urheberrecht an Werken der bildenden Künste und der Photographie
In short and in plain language
The KUG is an old German law.
It covers the right to your own image.
You may usually only share photos of people if they agree.
A lawyer can tell you what applies in your case.
Definition
The KUG is a German law, also known as the Art Copyright Act. Among other things, it governs the right to one's own image. Under it, photos showing recognisable people may usually only be distributed with their consent.