Law and data protection
StGB
Abbreviation for Strafgesetzbuch
In short and in plain language
The StGB is the German law on crimes.
It says what a crime is and which penalty is set for it.
This includes getting into protected data without permission.
How it applies in your case is a matter for legal advice.
Definition
The StGB is the German Criminal Code. It describes criminal offences and the penalties provided for them, including unauthorized access to protected data. How it applies in an individual case is a matter for legal advice.