Copyright
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The primary statute governing copyright in Denmark is the Danish Copyright Act (Ophavsretsloven), Law No. 395 of 14 June 1995, as consolidated in Lovbekendtgørelse No. 1093 of 20 August 2023, with more recent amendments including Law No. 676 of 11 June 2024. Section 1 of Ophavsretsloven establishes that creators of literary or artistic works — whether written, spoken, musical, visual, photographic, or otherwise expressed — hold the copyright to such works. The law grants the exclusive right to produce copies (§ 2), to make works available to the public, to translate, adapt, or otherwise transform works, and to control public communication of the work. Limitations and exceptions are provided (for example for private use, quotations, educational use, libraries, etc.), but these do not override the rights of the copyright holder under Section 2 or other core provisions.
Confidential business information or trade secrets are also protected under Danish law by the Trade Secrets Act (Lov om forretningshemmeligheder), Act No. 309 of 25 April 2018, as in force. The act implements Directive (EU) 2016/943 on the protection of undisclosed know‑how and business information (trade secrets) against unlawful acquisition, use and disclosure. The official Under that law information qualifies as a trade secret only if (among other things) it is secret (i.e. not generally known among relevant circles), has commercial value by being secret, and reasonable measures have been taken to keep it secret. Unauthorised acquisition, use or disclosure of trade secrets is illegal, and courts may grant injunctions, damages or orders to cease use under that law.
Marketing law in Denmark is regulated by the Danish Marketing Practices Act (Markedsføringsloven). This law controls how goods and services are promoted, ensures advertising is not misleading or unfair, prohibits unlawful commercial practices, controls comparative advertising, sets rules for consumer protection in marketing, and imposes obligations for transparency in marketing content. The current consolidated version (lovbekendtgørelse) may be found on the official Danish legal information sites (Retsinformation / Danske Love). Using protected content (copyrighted works, trademarks, trade secrets etc.) in marketing without appropriate rights is regulated under that law.
If any use of content from our websites involves the processing of personal data (names, contact details, IP addresses, etc.), both the EU General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) which applies directly, and the Danish Data Protection Act (Databeskyttelsesloven) (which implements national provisions) will apply. These rules include rights of data subjects to be informed, to access, rectify or erase their data, restrictions on purpose of processing, security obligations, and penalties for non‑compliance.
We disclaim responsibility for content on external websites to which our sites may link; we do not control those third‑party sites and access is at the user’s own risk. Any request for permission to use, reuse, license or adapt content from our websites must be made in writing to our editorial or legal team using the contact information available on the site. Misuse or breach of any of the above legal regimes (copyright, trade secrets, marketing law, data protection, confidentiality) may lead to legal consequences under Danish and EU law including but not limited to injunctions, monetary compensation, or other liability under statute or case law.
Laws
The Danish Copyright Act (Ophavsretsloven), Act No. 395 of 14 June 1995, protects copyright in Denmark by granting creators exclusive rights to their literary and artistic works, including rights of reproduction, distribution, public communication, and adaptation. Exceptions include private copying and educational use. The consolidated current version is available at https://www.retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2024/676
The Danish Marketing Practices Act (Markedsføringsloven), Act No. 1420 of 11 June 2024, governs advertising and marketing in Denmark to ensure fairness, transparency, and consumer protection. It prohibits misleading advertising, unfair commercial practices, and unlawful comparative advertising. It also covers the legal use of intellectual property in marketing. The latest text is at https://www.retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2024/1420.
The Danish Trade Secrets Act (Lov om forretningshemmeligheder), Act No. 309 of 25 April 2018, protects undisclosed business information and know-how against unlawful acquisition, use, or disclosure. It implements EU Directive 2016/943 and defines trade secret criteria and remedies.
https://www.retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2018/309
The Danish Data Protection Act (Databeskyttelsesloven), Act No. 502 of 23 May 2018, complements the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) with specific national provisions on personal data processing, data subject rights, and enforcement. The current version is available at https://www.retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2018/502. Updated to:
https://www.retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2024/289
The EU Copyright Directive (Directive 2001/29/EC) harmonises copyright laws across the EU, covering rights relating to reproduction, public communication, and distribution. It sets key limitations and exceptions, such as for private copying and educational use. It forms the basis for many national copyright laws. The full directive can be accessed at https://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:32001L0029:en:HTML
The EU Digital Single Market Copyright Directive (Directive (EU) 2019/790) modernises copyright rules for the digital environment, clarifying online platform responsibilities and strengthening creators’ rights. It came into effect on 7 June 2021. The text is available at (Updated) https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/790/oj/eng
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Regulation (EU) 2016/679, establishes comprehensive rules for personal data protection in the EU. It sets out requirements for lawful processing, data subject rights, transparency, and security, effective since 25 May 2018. The full regulation can be found at https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32016R0679.
Important note
Some pieces of legislation are moved to other sections, some are updated, and others refer to earlier laws and serve merely as an addition.
Despite the inclusion of links, it will always be the most up-to-date and valid version of the law that applies.
There may be discrepancies, and this should only be considered a service reference.