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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07 MAY 2025 · Court Case

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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12 MAR 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 ...