Austria Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG, amended 2018)
Austria's Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG) as amended in 2018 supplements the EU GDPR with national provisions. The Datenschutzbehörde (DSB — Austrian Data Protection Authority) oversees enforcement. The DSG retains a constitutional right to data protection (Section 1 DSG has constitutional rank). Notable provisions include the age of digital consent (14 years), broad research derogations, specific rules for image processing (Bildaufnahme), and administrative and criminal penalties. Austria's data protection has constitutional status since 2000.
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Framework Domains (5)
Part 1: Constitutional Provision — Fundamental Right to Data Protection
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AT-DSG-1 | Section 1 — Fundamental Right to Data Protection |
Part 2: GDPR Implementation and Supplementary Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AT-DSG-2 | Section 2 — Scope and Application |
| AT-DSG-3 | Section 4(4) — Age of Consent for Children |
| AT-DSG-4 | Section 6 — Processing of Special Categories of Data |
| AT-DSG-5 | Section 9 — Media and Journalistic Exemptions |
| AT-DSG-6 | Sections 12-13 — Video Surveillance (CCTV) |
Part 3: Data Protection Authority
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AT-DSG-7 | Section 18 — Establishment of the Data Protection Authority |
| AT-DSG-8 | Section 22 — Functions and Powers |
| AT-DSG-9 | Section 24 — Complaint Procedures |
Part 4: Remedies and Penalties
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AT-DSG-10 | Section 28 — Civil Court Jurisdiction |
| AT-DSG-11 | Sections 42-45 — Data Subject Rights Implementation |
| AT-DSG-12 | Section 62 — Administrative Penalties |
Part 5: Implementation of the Law Enforcement Directive
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AT-DSG-13 | Section 36 — Scope of Law Enforcement Processing |
| AT-DSG-14 | Section 38 — Data Subject Rights in Law Enforcement |
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What is Austria Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG, amended 2018)?
Austria Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG, amended 2018) is a compliance framework from Austria with 5 domains and 14 controls. Austria's Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG) as amended in 2018 supplements the EU GDPR with national provisions. The Datenschutzbehörde (DSB — Austrian Data Protection Authority) oversees enforcement. The DSG retains a constitutional right to data protection (Section 1 DSG has constitutional rank). Notable provisions include the age of digital consent (14 years), broad research derogations, specific rules for image processing (Bildaufnahme), and administrative and criminal penalties. Austria's data protection has constitutional status since 2000. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Austria Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG, amended 2018) have?
Austria Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG, amended 2018) has 14 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Part 2: GDPR Implementation and Supplementary Provisions (5 controls), Part 3: Data Protection Authority (3 controls), Part 4: Remedies and Penalties (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Austria Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG, amended 2018) map to?
Austria Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG, amended 2018) maps to 573 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO/IEC 27400:2022 (64% coverage), UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (64% coverage), ASEAN Data Management Framework (64% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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