Luxembourg

Loi du 4 avril 2025 implementing DSA published and in force: The national law implementing the Digital Services Act was published and came into force, appointing the Luxembourg Competition Authority as the Digital Services Coordinator.

Luxembourg adopts new bill implementing DSA: Luxembourg adopted a new bill (Projet de loi 8309) to implement the Digital Services Act.

Pornhub challenges DSA designation: Pornhub filed a challenge with the General Court of the EU in Luxembourg, arguing it does not meet the criteria for 'very large' online platforms under the DSA.

DSA rules applicable for all intermediary digital services: All companies providing intermediary digital services became subject to the new rules established by the Digital Services Act.

Luxembourg Government Council approves DSA implementation: The Luxembourg Government Council granted approval for the national implementation of the Digital Services Act.

DSA obligations for major platforms: Major online platforms with over 45 million users in the EU became obligated to adhere to stricter DSA rules.

Entry into force of Loi du 7 août 2023: The law strengthening the fight against sexual abuse and exploitation of minors officially came into force.

Loi du 7 août 2023 portant modification du Code pénal et du Code de procédure pénale: Law strengthening the fight against sexual abuse and exploitation of minors, defining consent, and increasing penalties.

DSA obligation to publish monthly active users: Certain online platforms and search engines became obligated to publish information on their monthly active users in the EU under the DSA.

Digital Services Act (DSA) in effect across Europe: The Digital Services Act (DSA), an EU regulation, became effective across Europe, aiming to regulate online platforms and their content moderation processes.

Draft law presented to strengthen child sexual abuse laws: Minister of Justice Sam Tanson presented a draft law to strengthen means of fighting sexual abuse and exploitation of children, transposing EU directives and amending the Criminal Code.

Loi du 17 décembre 2021 modifiant la loi modifiée du 27 juillet 1991 sur les médias électroniques: Law transposing Directive (EU) 2018/1808 (revised AVMSD) into Luxembourgish law, strengthening protection of minors in audiovisual media services.

Public prosecutor's office statement on child pornography: Statement confirming zero-tolerance stance on child pornography, reiterating that purchasing, owning, or viewing such products is punishable by law.

Loi du 1er août 2018 relative à la protection des personnes physiques à l'égard du traitement des données à caractère personnel en matière pénale ainsi qu’en matière de sécurité nationale: Law concerning the protection of personal data in criminal matters and national security.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in effect: The European regulation on online data protection came into force, establishing new rights and duties, including the age of consent for data processing (16 years in Luxembourg).

Grand-Ducal regulation of 8 January 2015 on the protection of minors in audiovisual media services: Regulation setting rules for the protection of minors in audiovisual media services.

Acquisition of child pornography criminalized: A law in 2013 added the acquisition of child pornography to the acts subject to criminal sanctions.

Loi du 16 juillet 2011: Law approving the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, and amending the Criminal Code. This law criminalized the consultation of child pornography.

Loi modifiée du 27 juillet 1991 sur les médias électroniques: Original law governing electronic media, later amended to include AVMSD provisions.