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) oversees enforcement. The UAVG sets the age of digital consent for children at 16 (with a possible lower limit of 13 by ministerial decree), defines specific rules for employee data processing, scientific research, and public‑sector data sharing, and contains provisions on data breach notification, data protection impact assessments, and the appointment of data protection officers.
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Framework Domains (8)
Accountability
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAVG-6 | Records of Processing, DPIA, and Security of Processing |
Breach and Transfers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAVG-7 | Personal Data Breaches and International Transfers |
Lawful Basis
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAVG-2 | Lawful Basis for Processing under National Provisions |
Rights and DPO
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAVG-5 | Data Subject Rights and Data Protection Officer |
Scope and Lex Specialis
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAVG-1 | UAVG Scope and Relationship to GDPR |
Sensitive Data and BSN
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAVG-3 | Processing of National Identification Numbers (BSN) and Sensitive Categories |
Supervision and Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAVG-8 | AP Supervision, Enforcement, and Class Actions |
Vulnerable Categories
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| UAVG-4 | Processing of Criminal Convictions, Childrens Data, and Employee Data |
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 8 domains and 8 controls. The Netherlands' GDPR Implementation Act (Uitvoeringswet Algemene Verordening Gegevensbescherming, UAVG) of 2018 supplements the EU GDPR with national provisions. The Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP) oversees enforcement. The UAVG sets the age of digital consent for children at 16 (with a possible lower limit of 13 by ministerial decree), defines specific rules for employee data processing, scientific research, and public‑sector data sharing, and contains provisions on data breach notification, data protection impact assessments, and the appointment of data protection officers. 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 8 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Accountability (1 controls), Breach and Transfers (1 controls), Lawful Basis (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
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