Criminal framework

Straffeloven § 264d (unauthorised passing on of images of another's private affairs). The statute was Originally 1972, modernised 2018 to address digital distribution. Fine or imprisonment up to 6 months. Up to 3 years where aggravating circumstances exist.

Civil and data protection framework

GDPR Article 17 (right to erasure) plus Databeskyttelsesloven provides the parallel civil route. Datatilsynet (Danish Data Protection Agency) (Datatilsynet) is the national supervisory authority and accepts complaints against any controller processing intimate imagery without lawful basis. The official site is https://www.datatilsynet.dk.

Official victim support

Center for Digital Pædagogik is the recognised support service. Available at https://cfdp.dk.

Five step removal process for Denmark victims

  1. 1

    Preserve evidence before any contact with the perpetrator

    Capture full page screenshots with URLs visible. Save the original files. Note timestamps. This evidence supports both the Straffeloven § 264d complaint and any GDPR Article 17 (right to erasure) plus Databeskyttelsesloven request.

  2. 2

    File a criminal complaint under Straffeloven § 264d

    Report to local police or the national cybercrime unit. Center for Digital Pædagogik can assist with the report.

  3. 3

    Submit an erasure request under GDPR Article 17 (right to erasure) plus Databeskyttelsesloven

    Send a written request to each platform's designated data protection contact citing the legal basis. Datatilsynet can be petitioned if the platform fails to comply within 30 days.

  4. 4

    Send a US TAKE IT DOWN Act notice in parallel for covered platforms

    When the platform is subject to US jurisdiction, the 48 hour federal removal obligation applies in parallel with your domestic rights. ScanErase files these notices automatically.

  5. 5

    Track and escalate non compliant platforms

    Document every notice and every response. Escalate non compliant platforms through the regulator complaint process.

Frequently asked questions

What is the criminal NCII statute in Denmark?

Straffeloven § 264d (unauthorised passing on of images of another's private affairs). Enacted Originally 1972, modernised 2018 to address digital distribution. Fine or imprisonment up to 6 months. Up to 3 years where aggravating circumstances exist.

Who enforces data protection rights in Denmark?

Datatilsynet (Danish Data Protection Agency) (Datatilsynet) is the national authority. Official site: https://www.datatilsynet.dk.

Is there an official victim support service in Denmark?

Yes. Center for Digital Pædagogik provides direct help to victims. Site: https://cfdp.dk.

Can a Denmark resident also use the US TAKE IT DOWN Act?

Yes when the hosting platform is subject to US jurisdiction. The TAKE IT DOWN Act applies to covered platforms regardless of where the victim resides. ScanErase's scan finds every US covered platform hosting your images, so you can file notices there in parallel with GDPR Article 17 (right to erasure) plus Databeskyttelsesloven requests.

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