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ARTICLE · 10 APRIL 2013

Data Protection Laws of the World Handbook: Second Edition - Denmark

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Denmark implemented the EU Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC in June 2000 with the Act on Processing of Personal Data.

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Denmark implemented the EU Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC in June 2000 with the Act on Processing of Personal Data ("Act").

DEFINITION OF PERSONAL DATA

Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (data subject).

DEFINITION OF SENSITIVE PERSONAL DATA

Personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, or data concerning health or sex life.

NATIONAL DATA PROTECTION AUTHORITY

Datatilsynet ("DPA")

REGISTRATION

Unlike most EU Member States, Denmark does not require a general registration of controllers, processing activities or databases with personal information.

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