A successful website not only needs good content, it also needs an appealing look. This makes image elements essential for a website. Paid and free platforms offer a wealth of different images, so choosing a suitable image shouldn’t be difficult. But be careful! Imagery is also of the new one GDPR not been spared. In our article we will show you what you have to consider with the new changes in order to be legally on the safe side! Observe the copyright for third-party images If you want to use photographs or graphics from third parties, you must observe the copyright according to Section 15 of the Copyright Act (UrhG). Specifically, this means that if you are not using your own image material, you must obtain the rights to use it from the author of the image. Only then can you use the photo or graphic for your website in…