Question 274
Sie haben in Deutschland absichtlich einen Brief geöffnet, der an eine andere Person adressiert ist. Was haben Sie nicht beachtet?You have intentionally opened a letter in Germany that is addressed to another person. What have you disregarded?
Options
- das Schweigerechtthe right to remain silent
- das Briefgeheimnisthe confidentiality of correspondence
- die Schweigepflichtthe duty of confidentiality
- die Meinungsfreiheitfreedom of expression
Explanation
Article 10 of the Basic Law guarantees the secrecy of letters and mail. Opening a letter addressed to someone else violates this constitutionally protected "Briefgeheimnis" and can be prosecuted as an offense.
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