Datatilsynet Denmark
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Evolving supervision, increased AI focus: Inside the Danish DPA’s latest annual report
Denmark’s Data Protection Authority has shifted towards stricter AI oversight, proactive GDPR regulation, and risk-based enforcement.
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Denmark’s National Whistleblower Scheme sees record number of reports during 2025
Most cases relate to work environment issues, data protection, or financial matters, with serious reports referred to relevant authorities.
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Danish DPA releases new supervisory priorities 2026
AI in care and monitoring devices for patient care at home are some of the supervisory priorities for Datatilsynet this year.
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Danish furniture chain fined DKr 1.5m for GDPR failures
The company failed to delete customer data, and the judgment highlights the important practice of calculating fines of GDPR violations.
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Datatilsynet reports 2024 as record year for new cases and data breaches
The authority issued its largest fine to date, and experienced an increase in reports of personal data breaches.
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Nordic DPAs sign new joint collaborative agreement on data protection issues
This year’s discussion focused on AI in law enforcement, effective case management and handling of personal data incidents.
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Whistleblower reports in Denmark increased during 2024
Whistleblower reports keep increasing in Denmark, with most concerns within the private sector.
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GRIP Country Guides: Denmark
A first point of call for firms wishing to do financial services business in Denmark covering regulation, compliance and best practice.
