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NIS2 in Denmark

Denmark transposed NIS2 via amendments to the national Netsikkerhedslov. CFCS coordinates cross-sector cybersecurity strategies.

Transposition law
Lov om ændring af lov om netsikkerhed (Cybersecurity Act)
In force since
1 July 2025
Competent authority
Center for Cyber Security (CFCS)
Max fine (Essential)
DKK 75 million (~€10 million) or 2% of global annual turnover
Max fine (Important)
DKK 50 million (~€6.7 million) or 1.4% of global annual turnover
Law adopted
1 July 2025

Key Deadlines

Law in force
1 July 2025

Competent Authority

Center for Cyber Security (CFCS)
Lead cybersecurity coordinator and supervisory support agency
https://www.cfcs.dk ↗

CFCS acts as the core technical lead, working closely with industry-specific authorities (such as the Danish Energy Agency) that execute sector audits.

Registration Process

Register via the central Virk.dk corporate administration portal under specific NIS2 categories.

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Key Requirements

  • 1Registration with the designated sector authority
  • 2Implementation of ISO 27001 standard frameworks
  • 324-hour incident warning to CFCS

National Additions

★Denmark integrates strict requirements for maritime infrastructure and offshore digital networks

FAQ: NIS2 in Denmark

Who conducts the audits in Denmark?
Audits are decentralised; the Danish Business Authority or specific sector agencies conduct them with CFCS technical support.

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The legal details on this page were last checked on 25 July 2026. Some details rest on a single secondary source and are not verified against the national authority or official journal. Confirm with the competent authority before relying on them for a compliance decision.