Law and data protection
UWG
Abbreviation for Gesetz gegen den unlauteren Wettbewerb
In short and in plain language
The UWG is the German law against unfair competition.
It covers things like adverts that mislead. It also covers adverts that bother people in an unfair way.
For shops and websites it can matter. This is the case for product details and claims in adverts.
Definition
The UWG is the German Act against Unfair Competition. It covers, for example, misleading advertising and unreasonable nuisance through advertising. For shops and websites it can play a role for product information and advertising claims.