The laws of Iceland provides certain privacy protections and rights for individuals. Companies subject to the law in Iceland, must comply with the requirements under the laws and regulations listed below.
Privacy Law and Regulations
National-Federal Laws and Regulations
Personal Data Protection and Processing Act, No. 90, 2018
Rules Nr. 299/2001 on the Security of Personal Data
DPA Rules no. 837/2006 on Electronic Surveillance
Sectoral Privacy Laws and Regulations
Act on Biobanks no. 110/2000
Act on Health Sector Database no. 139/1998
Government Regulation On A Health Sector Database
Act on the Rights of Patients no. 74/1997
Technology, Security and Organisation Terms of the Icelandic Data Protection Commission in Relation to a Health-Sector Database, cf. Act No. 139/1998
Processing Of Medical Data By Pharmaceutical Companies - DPA Q&A
Anti-Spam Laws and Regulations
Act No. 30/2002 On Electronic Commerce And Other Electronic Services
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