persónuupplýsingalög
Persónuupplýsingalög translates to Data Protection Act in English and refers to the primary legislation governing the processing of personal data in Iceland. This law is largely based on the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ensuring a high standard of data privacy for individuals. The Act outlines the principles and rules for how organizations, both public and private, must collect, store, use, and share personal information.
Key aspects of the Persónuupplýsingalög include the rights afforded to individuals regarding their data. These rights
The law places significant obligations on data controllers and processors, requiring them to implement appropriate technical