{"id":35686,"date":"2025-11-25T14:04:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T14:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grapenordic.com\/gdpr-in-denmark-vs-the-eu\/"},"modified":"2026-10-06T13:06:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T13:06:53","slug":"gdpr-in-denmark-vs-the-eu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grapenordic.com\/en\/gdpr-in-denmark-vs-the-eu\/","title":{"rendered":"GDPR in Denmark vs. the EU"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GDPR in Denmark vs. the EU GDPR \u2013 here\u2019s how it works <\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a nutshell: The EU GDPR is the basic rules <a href=\"https:\/\/www.retsinformation.dk\/eli\/lta\/2018\/502\">that apply equally throughout the EU\/EEA<\/a>. In Denmark they are supplemented by Data Protection Act which clarifies and fills in certain areas \u2013 e.g. the use of CPR numbers and the processing of information about criminal offenses. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the \u201c<span style=\"color: #e96569;\">EU parts<\/span>\u201d \u2013 what always applies?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The common EU set: definitions (personal data, controller\/processor), principles (lawfulness, transparency, data minimization, etc.), the six bases of processing, data subject rights, security requirements, data breaches, etc.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_3}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240{{{wpml_tag_4}}}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Personal data:<\/b> any info that can be linked to a person (name, email, IP, position, salary information, etc.).<span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_7}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240{{{wpml_tag_8}}}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Processing: all actions with data (collection, storage, use, sharing, deletion).<\/b>: all actions with data (collection, storage, use, sharing, deletion).<span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_7}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240{{{wpml_tag_8}}}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Data Controller \/ Data Processor: <\/b>the one who determines the purposes and means vs. the one who processes for the controller.<span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_7}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240{{{wpml_tag_8}}}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Consent:<\/b> voluntary, specific, informed and unambiguous yes.<span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_7}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240{{{wpml_tag_8}}}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Personal data breaches <\/b>such as <a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/EN\/TXT\/HTML\/?uri=CELEX%3A02016R0679-20160504\">unauthorized access<\/a>, loss or destruction. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The principles (the backbone of <span style=\"color: #e96569;\">GDPR<\/span>)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_5}}}&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80{{{wpml_tag_6}}}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Behandling skal ske efter syv grundprincipper: <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">legality, fairness and transparency<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,  <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">purpose limitation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,  <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">data minimization<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,  <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">correctness<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,  <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">storage limitation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,  <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Integrity and confidentiality<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, samt <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">accountability<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (I skal kunne bevise efterlevelse). <\/span><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Six lawful bases for processing (why are you allowed to process?)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_3}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:279{{{wpml_tag_4}}}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consent (a) \u2013 the data subject gives consent for a clear purpose.<span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_7}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240{{{wpml_tag_8}}}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contract (b) \u2013 necessary to fulfill\/enter into an agreement (e.g. delivery).<span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_7}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240{{{wpml_tag_8}}}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal obligation (c) \u2013 required by law (e.g. accounting rules).<span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_7}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240{{{wpml_tag_8}}}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vital interests (d) \u2013 to protect life\/health.<span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_7}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240{{{wpml_tag_8}}}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community task\/public authority (e).<span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_7}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240{{{wpml_tag_8}}}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legitimate interests (f) \u2013 your legitimate purposes outweigh the interests of the data subject (requires balancing of interests). <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rights of the data subject (what people can ask for)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_3}}}&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80{{{wpml_tag_4}}}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Insight (Art. 15) <\/b>\u2013 \u201cShow me what information you have about me.\u201d<br\/>Example: \u201cSend me a copy of my data from your customer system.\u201d<span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_18}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240{{{wpml_tag_19}}}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Rectification (Art. 16) <\/b>\u2013 \u201cCorrect what is incorrect or incomplete.\u201d<br\/>Example: \u201cMy address has changed \u2013 please correct it in your system.\u201d<span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_18}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240{{{wpml_tag_19}}}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Erasure (Article 17)<\/b> \u2013 \u201cDelete my data when you no longer have a good reason to keep it.\u201d<br\/>Example: \u201cDelete my old support account.\u201d (Subject to retention required by law.)<span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_18}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240{{{wpml_tag_19}}}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Restriction of processing (Article 18)<\/b> \u2013 \u201cPause my data.\u201d<br\/>Example: \u201cDon\u2019t use my data until you have checked that it is correct.\u201d<span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_18}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240{{{wpml_tag_19}}}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Data portability (Article 20) <\/b>\u2013 \u201cGive me my data in a common file format so I can take it somewhere else.\u201d<br\/>Example: \u201cSend my training data as a file so I can upload it to another service.\u201d<span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_18}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240{{{wpml_tag_19}}}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Objection (Art. 21) <\/b>\u2013 \u201cStop a specific use of my data.\u201d<br\/>Example: \u201cStop sending me direct marketing.\u201d<span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_18}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240{{{wpml_tag_19}}}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Automated decisions\/profiling (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/EN\/TXT\/HTML\/?uri=CELEX%3A02016R0679-20160504\">Art. 22<\/a>) \u2013 \u201cIf a decision is only made by an algorithm, I want a human to look at it.\u201d<br\/>Example: \u201cYou automatically rejected my application \u2013 get a human to review it.\u201d<span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_20}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240{{{wpml_tag_21}}}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Security requirements (appropriate protection, risk-based)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_3}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:279{{{wpml_tag_4}}}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must have appropriate technical and organizational measures: e.g. pseudonymization\/encryption, accessibility and robustness, recoverability and continuous testing\/monitoring. The requirement is risk-based and must fit the purpose, scope and risk. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Data breaches (when and who should be notified?)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_3}}}&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80{{{wpml_tag_4}}}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supervision must generally be notified without undue delay and no later than 72 hours after you become aware of the breach (with reasons if later).<span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_13}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240{{{wpml_tag_14}}}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The data subjects must be informed without undue delaywhen the breach is likely to result in high risk to their rights\/freedoms.<span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_19}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240{{{wpml_tag_20}}}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must document all breaches (facts, impact, actions). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cPrivacy by design &amp; by default\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_3}}}&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80{{{wpml_tag_4}}}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Build in data protection from the start and by default: limit data, access and views to what\u2019s necessary; choose solutions and settings that automatically protect privacy. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Accountability and records (the proof that you\u2019re doing the right thing)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_3}}}&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80{{{wpml_tag_4}}}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must be able to demonstrate compliance (accountability), e.g. through records of treatment activities (who, what, why, how long, security, transfers). This is a core obligation for both controllers and processors. <a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/EN\/TXT\/HTML\/?uri=CELEX%3A02016R0679-20160504\">eur-lex.europa.eu+1<\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_19}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240{{{wpml_tag_20}}}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short: The common EU set is the definitions, principles, six legal bases, rights, security\/privacy by design, breach management, accountability and records. It is the the framework that all member states must follow-On top of this, there may be narrow national special rules (e.g. CPR in Denmark), but the baseline is the same throughout the EU\/EEA.<span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_13}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240{{{wpml_tag_14}}}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_1}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240{{{wpml_tag_2}}}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can Denmark make its own rules?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EU gives countries leeway on a few points. The most important things in Danish everyday life are national identifiers: <a href=\"https:\/\/gdpr-info.eu\/art-87-gdpr\/\">GDPR\u2019s <\/a>Article 87 states that Member States may lay down specific conditions for the processing of e.g. national ID numbers \u2013 in Denmark: <b>CPR number.<\/b> <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practice, this means that <b>processing of CPR numbers <\/b>is separately regulated in Section 11 of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.datatilsynet.dk\/Media\/0\/8\/Vejledning%20om%20databeskyttelse%20i%20forbindelse%20med%20ans%C3%A6ttelsesforhold.pdf\">the Danish Data Protection Act<\/a> and that public and private actors may only use the CPR when the conditions are met. The Danish Data Protection Agency specifically emphasizes that the CPR is subject to special rules. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.datatilsynet.dk\/Media\/0\/8\/Vejledning%20om%20databeskyttelse%20i%20forbindelse%20med%20ans%C3%A6ttelsesforhold.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">datatilsynet.dk+1<\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_21}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240{{{wpml_tag_22}}}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, there are Danish special rules and practices in selected areas \u2013 for example television surveillance \u2013 where national rules and the Danish Data Protection Agency\u2019s guidelines supplement GDPR (e.g. on definition, signage and deletion).<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who decides what \u2013 in Denmark and at EU level?<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Danish Data Protection Agency (DK) <\/b>Supervises in Denmark and publishes guidelines, decisions and practices.<span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_7}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240{{{wpml_tag_8}}}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>EDPB(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edpb.europa.eu\/system\/files\/2023-04\/edpb_guidelines_202208_identifying_lsa_targeted_update_v2_en.pdf\">European Data Protection Board<\/a>) <\/b>gathers and coordinates interpretation across countries. For cross-border processing use one-stop-shop: en lead supervisory authority (LSA) leads the case, in collaboration with the supervisors involved. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The consequence for Danish companies: If you have cross-border processing, you can have one primary authority (often the Danish Data Protection Agency if the decisions are made and can be implemented in Denmark), but <b>local rules and language requirements<\/b> in other countries still apply for information to data subjects and special areas. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What does this mean in practice for you <span style=\"color: #e96569;\">in Denmark<\/span>?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_7}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299{{{wpml_tag_8}}}\"> <\/span><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bridge GDPR as a common baseline \u2013 but check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.datatilsynet.dk\/Media\/0\/8\/Vejledning%20om%20databeskyttelse%20i%20forbindelse%20med%20ans%C3%A6ttelsesforhold.pdf\">Danish special rules<\/a> where they exist (typically <b>CPR<\/b>, criminal offenses, surveillance). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure that privacy texts and consents are in <b>understandable Danish<\/b> when the target audience is in Denmark.<span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_15}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240{{{wpml_tag_16}}}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When involving suppliers, you must <b>DPAs<\/b> (data processing agreements) must comply with both GDPR and Danish requirements\/practices.<span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_9}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240{{{wpml_tag_10}}}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the case of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edpb.europa.eu\/system\/files\/2023-04\/edpb_guidelines_202208_identifying_lsa_targeted_update_v2_en.pdf\">cross-border<\/a> flows: document main establishment and decision point to clarify LSA \u2013 and expect dialog with multiple supervisors if processing affects multiple countries. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_1}}}{{{wpml_tag_2}}}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Next steps<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_5}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281{{{wpml_tag_6}}}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grapes <b><a href=\"https:\/\/grapenordic.com\/online-kurser\/gdpr-compliance-online-kursus\">GDPR Course<\/a> <\/b>(approx. 30 min., Danish\/English) gives the entire organization a common, documentable level.<span data-ccp-props=\"{{{wpml_tag_11}}}&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240{{{wpml_tag_12}}}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GDPR in Denmark vs. the EU GDPR \u2013 here\u2019s how it works In a nutshell: The EU GDPR is the basic rules that apply equally throughout the EU\/EEA. 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