In Germany, you have deliberately opened a letter addressed to another person. What did you fail to respect?

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the secrecy of correspondence. The secrecy of correspondence is a fundamental right in Germany (Article 10 of the Basic Law) that protects the confidentiality of letters and other mail. The unauthorized opening of other people's letters is a punishable offense.

Sie haben in Deutschland absichtlich einen Brief geöffnet, der an eine andere Person adressiert ist. Was haben Sie nicht beachtet?