Luxembourg Law of 1 August 2018 on Data Protection (GDPR Implementation)
Luxembourg's Law of 1 August 2018 organising the National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD) and supplements the GDPR with national provisions. The Commission Nationale pour la Protection des Données (CNPD) oversees enforcement. Luxembourg is significant as the EU establishment of many major tech companies (Amazon, PayPal, Skype). The law includes provisions for the age of digital consent (16 years), processing by the public sector, research derogations, and employee data. CNPD has jurisdiction over major data controllers established in Luxembourg.
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Framework Domains (6)
Chapter I — General Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| Art. 5 | Legal Recognition of Data Messages |
| Art.1 | Purpose |
| Art.2 | Definitions |
| Art.3 | Cybersecurity Policy |
| Art.4 | Credit Information Business Licensing |
| Art.8 | Prohibited Acts |
| HUN-1 | Purpose and Scope |
| HUN-2 | Definitions |
| HUN-3 | Fundamental Rules |
| URY-1 | Fundamental Right (Article 1) |
| URY-2 | Scope and Definitions (Article 2–4) |
Chapter II — National Data Protection Commission (CNPD)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 11 | Consent Revocation |
| Art. 5 | Legal Recognition of Data Messages |
| Art. 6 | Writing |
| Art. 7 | Minimum Standards |
| Art. 8 | Data Categories |
Chapter III — Processing Conditions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 22 | Suspension and Revocation |
| Art. 25 | Criminal Penalties |
| Art. 27 | Penalties for Cross-Border Transfer Violations |
| Art. 30 | Privacy Policy |
Chapter IV — Specific Processing Situations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 36 | Right to Correction or Deletion |
| Art. 38 | Processing in Employment Context |
| Art. 40 | Establishment and Composition |
| Art. 42 | Processing for Archiving Purposes |
Chapter V — Remedies and Sanctions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 44 | Right to Effective Judicial Remedy |
| Art. 46 | Administrative Fines |
| Art. 48 | Criminal Penalties |
| Art. 50 | Right to Compensation |
Chapter VI — Transitional and Final Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 55 | Repeal of Prior Law |
| Art. 57 | Transitional Provisions |
| Art. 59 | Entry into Force |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luxembourg Law of 1 August 2018 on Data Protection (GDPR Implementation)?
Luxembourg Law of 1 August 2018 on Data Protection (GDPR Implementation) is a compliance framework from Luxembourg with 6 domains and 35 controls. Luxembourg's Law of 1 August 2018 organising the National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD) and supplements the GDPR with national provisions. The Commission Nationale pour la Protection des Données (CNPD) oversees enforcement. Luxembourg is significant as the EU establishment of many major tech companies (Amazon, PayPal, Skype). The law includes provisions for the age of digital consent (16 years), processing by the public sector, research derogations, and employee data. CNPD has jurisdiction over major data controllers established in Luxembourg. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Luxembourg Law of 1 August 2018 on Data Protection (GDPR Implementation) have?
Luxembourg Law of 1 August 2018 on Data Protection (GDPR Implementation) has 35 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are Chapter I — General Provisions (15 controls), Chapter II — National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) (5 controls), Chapter III — Processing Conditions (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Luxembourg Law of 1 August 2018 on Data Protection (GDPR Implementation) map to?
Luxembourg Law of 1 August 2018 on Data Protection (GDPR Implementation) maps to 558 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Ethiopia Personal Data Protection Proclamation (No. 1321/2024) (47% coverage), EU Digital Services Act — Minors Protection Provisions (Regulation 2022/2065) (47% coverage), Serbia Law on Personal Data Protection (2018) (47% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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