Language: English
Question 274 · Federal question
You have intentionally opened a letter in Germany that is addressed to another person…
German original (as asked in the real test)
Sie haben in Deutschland absichtlich einen Brief geöffnet, der an eine andere Person adressiert ist. Was haben Sie nicht beachtet?
- A das Schweigerecht
- B das Briefgeheimnis ✓ Correct answer
- C die Schweigepflicht
- D die Meinungsfreiheit
Translation
You have intentionally opened a letter in Germany that is addressed to another person. What have you disregarded?
- A the right to remain silent
- B the confidentiality of correspondence ✓ Correct answer
- C the duty of confidentiality
- D the freedom of opinion
Explanation
Opening someone else's letter violates the confidentiality of correspondence, protected under Article 10 of the Basic Law. The right to remain silent, professional confidentiality and freedom of opinion are different, unrelated rights.
Tips
- Mail and letters fall under confidentiality of correspondence, a constitutional right under Article 10.
- The right to remain silent belongs to criminal procedure, not to someone else's private mail.
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