Iceland — AI Regulations

03 JAN 2026 · Other

Cross-border data transfer regulation in European Free Trade Association-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement

On 1 March 2026, the Singapore-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Digital Economy Agreement entered into force for Singapore and Norway. The Agreement applies to firms engaged in cross-border digital trade, including e-payments, cloud services, and digital platforms, with a focus on supporting small and medium enterprises. The agreement aims to facilitate open and secure data flows, prohibit customs duties on electronic transmissions, and promote paperless trade. It also seeks to ensure i...

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05 JUL 2025 · Other

Lawsuit on scope of access to beneficial ownership information under anti-money laundering rules under European Economic Are agreement (Combined Cases E-1/24 and E-7/24)

On 7 May 2025, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Court delivered an advisory opinion in joined Cases E-1/24 and E-7/24 concerning access to beneficial ownership information under anti-money laundering law in the context of the European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement. The cases arose from proceedings before the Administrative Court of Liechtenstein, following refusals to disclose information from the national register of beneficial owners. In Case E-7/24, the Court held that persons wh...

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03 DEC 2024 · Law / Act

Media Law Amendment Act (38/2011)

On 12 March 2024, the Icelandic Parliament adopted the Media Law Amendment Act (38/2011). The Act specifies that personal data of children, whether collected or generated by media providers, may not be used for commercial activities such as direct marketing or the creation of personalised advertising. Additionally, the Act establishes that infringements related to the processing of personal data are subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Oversight and issuance of sanctions ...

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01 NOV 2023 · Other

DPA investigation of Google on search engine results and the right to be forgotten

On 11 January 2023, the Icelandic Data Protection Authority issued a ruling in an investigation (case no. 2021101963) concerning the right to be forgotten under the GDPR in relation to Google search results. In the case in question, the complainant requested the removal from Google's search results of an article detailing a non-criminal incident involving the complainant, while Google argued that it was in the public interest for the article to continue to appear in its search results. Accord...

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10 APR 2022 · Executive Order

List of countries with adequate data protection

On 4 October 2022, the Ministry of Justice of Iceland adopted an "advertisement" (No.1155/2022) listing countries that provide adequate protection of personal information, enabling cross-border data transfers to these countries in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The list is effective immediately. It lists countries with adequate data protection according to standards set by Article 45 of the General Data Protection Regulation as well as countries with protect...

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National Strategy

Iceland AI Action Plan 2024-2026

AI law in Iceland: Iceland's comprehensive AI Action Plan for 2024-2026 establishes 25 targeted measures across five pillars to position Iceland as a leader in responsible AI use. The plan emphasizes AI adoption in public services, healthcare, education, and economic competitiveness while preserving Icelandic language and culture....

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Iceland Policy on Artificial Intelligence

AI law in Iceland: Iceland's foundational AI Policy from 2021 establishes three pillars for responsible AI development: AI for the benefit of all, a competitive working life, and education in line with the times. This policy laid the groundwork for Iceland's subsequent AI Action Plan....

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