Netherlands GDPR Implementation Act (UAVG — Uitvoeringswet AVG, 2018)
The Netherlands' GDPR Implementation Act (Uitvoeringswet Algemene Verordening Gegevensbescherming, UAVG) of 2018 supplements the EU GDPR with national provisions. The Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP — Dutch Data Protection Authority) oversees enforcement. The UAVG includes provisions for the age of digital consent (16 years), processing of national identification numbers (BSN), health data in research, journalistic exemptions, and administrative penalties. The Netherlands has a strong data protection tradition dating to the 1988 WBP.
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Framework Domains (5)
Chapter 1 — General Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 152FZ-1 | Scope of the Federal Law (Article 1) |
| 152FZ-2 | Purpose of the Federal Law (Article 2) |
| 152FZ-3 | Basic Terms (Article 3) |
| 152FZ-4 | Legislation on Personal Data (Article 4) |
| 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 |
| EPDPA-1 | Scope of Regulation (§1) |
| EPDPA-2 | Specifications for Application (§2) |
| EPDPA-3 | Application of Administrative Procedure Act (§3) |
| Sec. 1 | Short Title and Commencement |
| Sec. 2 | Interpretation |
| Sec. 3 | Scope and Application |
Chapter 2 — Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 12 | Data Ownership |
| Art. 14 | Direct Data Flows |
| Art. 16 | Data Quality |
| Art. 6 | Writing |
| Art. 7 | Minimum Standards |
Chapter 3 — Provisions for Implementation of the GDPR
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 22 | Suspension and Revocation |
| Art. 24 | Restrictions on Processing Unique Identification Information |
| Art. 26 | Outsourcing of Personal Information Processing |
| Art. 29 | Safety Measures |
| Art. 30 | Privacy Policy |
Chapter 4 — Exceptions and Limitations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 41 | Exemptions from Certain GDPR Provisions |
| Art. 44 | Right to Effective Judicial Remedy |
| Art. 46 | Administrative Fines |
| Art. 47 | Existing Legal Procedures |
Chapter 5 — Transitional and Final Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 48 | Criminal Penalties |
| Art. 49 | Collective Dispute Resolution |
| Art. 50 | Right to Compensation |
| Art. 51 | Entry into Force |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Netherlands GDPR Implementation Act (UAVG — Uitvoeringswet AVG, 2018)?
Netherlands GDPR Implementation Act (UAVG — Uitvoeringswet AVG, 2018) is a compliance framework from Netherlands with 5 domains and 33 controls. The Netherlands' GDPR Implementation Act (Uitvoeringswet Algemene Verordening Gegevensbescherming, UAVG) of 2018 supplements the EU GDPR with national provisions. The Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP — Dutch Data Protection Authority) oversees enforcement. The UAVG includes provisions for the age of digital consent (16 years), processing of national identification numbers (BSN), health data in research, journalistic exemptions, and administrative penalties. The Netherlands has a strong data protection tradition dating to the 1988 WBP. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Netherlands GDPR Implementation Act (UAVG — Uitvoeringswet AVG, 2018) have?
Netherlands GDPR Implementation Act (UAVG — Uitvoeringswet AVG, 2018) has 33 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Chapter 1 — General Provisions (15 controls), Chapter 2 — Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) (5 controls), Chapter 3 — Provisions for Implementation of the GDPR (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Netherlands GDPR Implementation Act (UAVG — Uitvoeringswet AVG, 2018) map to?
Netherlands GDPR Implementation Act (UAVG — Uitvoeringswet AVG, 2018) maps to 587 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ILO Nursing Personnel Convention C149 (1977) (52% coverage), EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6 / Directive 2018/1673) (52% coverage), ISO 8000 — Data Quality (52% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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