Denmark AI Act
Danish Act on Supplementary Provisions to the AI Regulation (Lov om supplerende bestemmelser til forordningen om kunstig intelligens)
First EU member state to fully implement the EU AI Act. Designates three competent authorities, establishes penalty framework aligned with EU maximums, and grants inspection/enforcement powers. Does not add material requirements beyond EU AI Act.
Jurisdiction
Denmark
Enacted
May 8, 2025
Effective
Aug 2, 2025
Enforcement
Danish Agency for Digital Government (coordinating authority); Danish Data Protection Agency (biometric/GDPR); Danish Court Authority (judicial AI)
Parliament adopted May 8, 2025; law dated May 14, 2025; effective August 2, 2025. First EU member state to complete AI Act implementation.
Retsinformation (Official)Why It Matters
First complete EU AI Act national implementation. Demonstrates enforcement model other member states will follow. Precedent for penalty application.
Recent Developments
Denmark first to complete national AI Act implementation, ahead of August 2025 EU deadline for authority designation. Sets precedent for other member states.
At a Glance
Applies to
Harms addressed
Requires
Who Must Comply
- AI system providers operating in Denmark
- AI system deployers in Denmark
- Does not apply to Faroe Islands or Greenland
Safety Provisions
- Implements all EU AI Act prohibited practices
- Inspection and information collection powers
- Compliance orders and temporary prohibition powers
- Five-year limitation period for violations
Exemptions
Faroe Islands and Greenland Exemption
Act does not apply to Faroe Islands or Greenland
- • Location in Faroe Islands or Greenland
Compliance & Enforcement
Key Dates
Aug 2, 2025
All provisions take effect, aligned with EU AI Act Article 113
Penalties
€35M or 7% revenue (whichever higher)
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Denmark
Focus Areas
Cite This
APA
Denmark. (2025). Danish Act on Supplementary Provisions to the AI Regulation (Lov om supplerende bestemmelser til forordningen om kunstig intelligens).
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