Europe Privacy Resources

Disclaimer: The information provided in this list, sourced from the IAPP website, is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as legal advice. It is crucial to verify the status of data protection legislation in each country through official sources. This list serves as a reference guide and should not replace professional legal counsel or consultation. For accurate and up-to-date information, consult official sources or seek legal advice.

Europe:

Åland Islands
- Privacy Legislation:
  - DPA Legislation Page
  - It appears the Aland Islands are subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
    Authority:
  - The Data Inspectorate on Aland
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Albania
- Privacy Legislation:
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - Albanian Office for Personal Data Protection
    Last Updated: December 2021
Andorra
- Privacy Legislation:
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - Andorran Data Protection Agency
    Last Updated: December 2021
Austria
- Privacy Legislation:
  - As a European Union Member-State, Austria is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - Austrian Data Protection Authority
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Belarus
- Privacy Legislation:
  - Law on Personal Data Protection, May 2021
    Authority:
  - National Center for Data Protection (Link not available)
    Last Updated: December 2021
Belgium
- Privacy Legislation:
  - As a European Union Member-State, Belgium is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - Data Protection Authority
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Privacy Legislation:
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - Personal Data Protection Agency
    Last Updated: December 2021
Bulgaria
- Privacy Legislation:
  - As a European Union Member-State, Bulgaria is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - Commission for Personal Data Protection
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Croatia
- Privacy Legislation:
  - As a European Union Member-State, Croatia is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - Croatian Personal Data Protection Agency (English)
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Cyprus
- Privacy Legislation:
  - As a European Union Member-State, Cyprus is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Czech Republic
- Privacy Legislation:
  - As a European Union Member-State, the Czech Republic is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - The Office for Personal Data Protection
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Denmark
- Privacy Legislation:
  - As a European Union Member-State, Denmark is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - The Danish Data Protection Agency
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Estonia
- Privacy Legislation:
  - As a European Union Member-State, Estonia is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - Data Protection Inspectorate
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Faroe Islands
- Privacy Legislation:
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - Faroese Data Registration Agency
    Last Updated: December 2021
Finland
- Privacy Legislation:
  - As a European Union Member-State, Finland is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
France
- Privacy Legislation:
  - As a European Union Member-State, France is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés (CNIL)
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Germany
- Privacy Legislation:
  - As a European Union Member-State, Germany is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
    Authority:
  - Federal Commissioner for Freedom of Information
  - State Data Protection Authorities
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Gibraltar
- Privacy Legislation:
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - Gibraltar Regulatory Authority
    Last Updated: December 2021
Greece
- Privacy Legislation:
  - As a European Union Member-State, Greece is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - Hellenic Data Protection Authority
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Greenland
- Privacy Legislation:
  - Danish Data Protection Authority
    Authority:
  - Personal Data Protection Act 2016
    Last Updated: December 2021
Hungary
- Privacy Legislation:
  - As a European Union Member-State, Hungary is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
  - Act CXII of 2011 ("Privacy Act")
    Authority:
  - National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Iceland
- Privacy Legislation:
  - Iceland is a European Economic Area country that is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - The Icelandic Data Protection Authority
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Ireland
- Privacy Legislation:
  - As a European Union Member-State, Ireland is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - Data Protection Commission
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Isle of Man
- Privacy Legislation:
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - Information Commissioner
    Last Updated: December 2021
Italy
- Privacy Legislation:
  - As a European Union Member-State, Italy is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - Garante per la protezione dei dati personali (GPDP)
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Kosovo
- Privacy Legislation:
  - DPA Personal Data Protection Page
    Authority:
  - Information and Privacy Agency
    Last Updated: December 2021
Latvia
- Privacy Legislation:
  - As a European Union Member-State, Latvia is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - Data State Inspectorate
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Liechtenstein
- Privacy Legislation:
  - Liechtenstein is a European Economic Area country that is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
  - DPA Legal Bases Page
    Authority:
  - Data Protection Office
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Lithuania
- Privacy Legislation:
  - As a European Union Member-State, Lithuania is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - State Data Protection Inspectorate
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Luxembourg
- Privacy Legislation:
  - As a European Union Member-State, Luxembourg is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - National Commission for Data Protection
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Malta
- Privacy Legislation:
  - As a European Union Member-State, Malta is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - Information and Data Protection Commissioner
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Moldova
- Privacy Legislation:
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - National Center for Personal Data Protection of the Republic of Moldova
    Last Updated: December 2021
Monaco
- Privacy Legislation:
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - Commission de Controle des Informations Nominatives (CCIN)
    Last Updated: December 2021
Montenegro
- Privacy Legislation:
  - DPA Regulations Page
    Authority:
  - Agency for Personal Data Protection and Free Access to Information
    Last Updated: December 2021
Netherlands
- Privacy Legislation:
  - As a European Union Member-State, The Netherlands is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
    Authority:
  - Data Protection Authority
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
North Macedonia
Norway
- Privacy Legislation:
  - Norway is a European Economic Area country that is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
  - DPA Regulations Page
    Authority:
  - Datatilsynet
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Poland
- Privacy Legislation:
  - As a European Union Member-State, Poland is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - Personal Data Protection Office (UODO)
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Portugal
- Privacy Legislation:
  - As a European Union Member-State, Portugal is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
    Authority:
  - National Data Protection Commission (CNPD)
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Romania
- Privacy Legislation:
  - As a European Union Member-State, Romania is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
    Authority:
  - The National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Russia
- Privacy Legislation:
  - DPA Law Page
    Authority:
  - Roskomnadzor
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts a "Russia" topic page.
    Last Updated: December 2021
San Marino
- Privacy Legislation:
  - DPA Regulations Page
    Authority:
  - Data Protection Authority
    Last Updated: December 2021
Serbia
Slovakia
- Privacy Legislation:
  - As a European Union Member-State, Slovakia is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - Office for Personal Data Protection
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Slovenia
- Privacy Legislation:
  - As a European Union Member-State, Slovenia is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
  - Information Commissioner
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Spain
- Privacy Legislation:
  - As a European Union Member-State, Spain is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
  - DPA Regulations Page
    Authority:
- Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD)
  Basque
  Catelonia
  Madrid
  Additional Resources:
  The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
  Last Updated: December 2021
Sweden
- Privacy Legislation:
  - As a European Union Member-State, Sweden is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
    Authority:
  - Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY)
    Additional Resources:
  - The IAPP Resource Center hosts an "EU General Data Protection Regulation" topic page.
  - The EU General Data Protection Regulation is included in the IAPP's "Global Comprehensive Privacy Law Mapping Chart."
    Last Updated: December 2021
Switzerland
- Privacy Legislation:
  - DPA Data Protection Page
    Authority:
  - Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner
  - DPAs of the Cantons
    Last Updated: December 2021
Ukraine
- Privacy Legislation:
  - On Protection of Personal Data
    Authority:
  - Ukraine Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights
    Last Updated: December 2021
United Kingdom
- Privacy Legislation:
  - DPA Legislation Page
    Authority:
- Information Commissioner's Office
  Other DPA Locations
  Additional Resources:
  The IAPP Resource Center hosts a "United Kingdom" topic page.
  Last Updated: December 2021
Vatican City (Holy See)

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