Denmark Data Protection Act (Databeskyttelsesloven, 2018)
Denmark's Data Protection Act (Databeskyttelsesloven, Act No. 502 of 2018) supplements the EU GDPR with national provisions. The Danish Data Protection Agency (Datatilsynet) oversees enforcement. The Act includes provisions for processing of national civil registration numbers (CPR-nummer), processing for journalistic purposes, employee data, the age of digital consent (13 years), and video surveillance. Denmark maintains a National Data Protection Board that decides on matters of principle. The Act also addresses processing by the courts.
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Framework Domains (6)
Part 1 — General Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Reg 1 | Citation and Commencement |
| Reg 2 | Interpretation and Definitions |
| Reg 3 | Application |
| Sec. 1 | Short Title and Commencement |
| Sec. 2 | Interpretation |
| Sec. 3 | Scope and Application |
Part 2 — Processing Rules Supplementing the GDPR
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 10 | Powers of the Commission |
| Sec. 5 | Functions and Duties of Authority |
| Sec. 6 | Establishment of the Commission |
| Sec. 7 | Responsibilities of Organisation |
| Sec. 8 | Functions of the Commission |
Part 3 — Obligations of Controller and Processor
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 11 | Deemed Consent |
| Sec. 12 | Independence |
| Sec. 13 | Appointment of Commissioner |
| Sec. 14 | Collection Without Consent |
Part 4 — Rights of the Data Subject
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 15 | Duty to Register |
| Sec. 16 | Registration Application |
| Sec. 17 | Certificate of Registration |
| Sec. 22 | Accuracy |
Part 5 — Supervisory Authority
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 27 | Duty to Conduct Assessment |
| Sec. 28 | Duty to Notify |
| Sec. 29 | Data Protection Council |
Part 6 — Sanctions and Penalties
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 41 | Administrative Fines |
| Sec. 42 | Automated Decision-Making |
| Sec. 43 | Liability for Damages |
| Sec. 44 | Intelligence Services Processing |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denmark Data Protection Act (Databeskyttelsesloven, 2018)?
Denmark Data Protection Act (Databeskyttelsesloven, 2018) is a compliance framework from Denmark with 6 domains and 26 controls. Denmark's Data Protection Act (Databeskyttelsesloven, Act No. 502 of 2018) supplements the EU GDPR with national provisions. The Danish Data Protection Agency (Datatilsynet) oversees enforcement. The Act includes provisions for processing of national civil registration numbers (CPR-nummer), processing for journalistic purposes, employee data, the age of digital consent (13 years), and video surveillance. Denmark maintains a National Data Protection Board that decides on matters of principle. The Act also addresses processing by the courts. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Denmark Data Protection Act (Databeskyttelsesloven, 2018) have?
Denmark Data Protection Act (Databeskyttelsesloven, 2018) has 26 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are Part 1 — General Provisions (6 controls), Part 2 — Processing Rules Supplementing the GDPR (5 controls), Part 3 — Obligations of Controller and Processor (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Denmark Data Protection Act (Databeskyttelsesloven, 2018) map to?
Denmark Data Protection Act (Databeskyttelsesloven, 2018) maps to 526 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Brunei Personal Data Protection Order 2024 (PDPO) (38% coverage), Singapore Payment Services Act (PSA) — Digital Payment Token Regulation (38% coverage), Tanzania Personal Data Protection Act (Draft) (38% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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