Netherlands. Comprehensive data protection. Act
UAVGGeneral Data Protection Regulation Implementation Act (Uitvoeringswet Algemene verordening gegevensbescherming – UAVG)
In force
§1Summary
- Synopsis
The UAVG implements the GDPR in the Netherlands, establishes the AP's powers and sets national rules on special-category, criminal and national identifier (BSN) data.
- Key themes
- Unique features
Age of digital consent (GDPR Art 8): 16. BSN may only be processed where a law provides for it; biometric data allowed for authentication only where necessary; AP fining policy guidelines; Dutch courts allow GDPR collective actions under WAMCA.
- SaaS relevance
Applies alongside the GDPR to any SaaS provider established in, or targeting users in, this country; national rules on age of consent, employee data and offences shape onboarding and HR-related features.
§2Obligations
- Extraterritorial
- Limited
- Breach notification
- Authority 72h; individuals without undue delay (GDPR Arts 33-34)
- DPO
- Conditional
- Cross-border transfers
- GDPR Chapter V (adequacy/SCCs/BCRs)
- Maximum penalty
- GDPR Art 83: €20m or 4% global turnover
§3Dates
- Key dates
- Adopted
- In force
§4Text and authority
- Text
- Authoritative text wetten.overheid.nl
- Authority
- Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP)
§5Where it applies
- Domestic law of
- Netherlands
§6Sources and verification
- Sources consulted
- Verification
High confidence.