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Law and data protection

EGBGB

Abbreviation for Einführungsgesetz zum Bürgerlichen Gesetzbuche

In short and in plain language

The EGBGB is a German law that adds to the Civil Code.

Among other things, it sets out what firms must tell buyers in distance contracts. An example is buying online.

Online shops shape their facts on prices and contract terms around it.

Definition
German law that supplements the Civil Code. Among other things, it contains the information duties for distance contracts. Online shops align their information on prices and contract terms with it.

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