TITLE: Liechtenstein Government Amends Data Protection Regulation Through Official Decree
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On May 28, 2026, the Liechtenstein government published an amendment to the Data Protection Regulation (Datenschutzverordnung) through official decree. The amendment, designated as 2026.182 in the Liechtenstein Gazette (Landesgesetzblatt), represents a modification to the existing data protection framework governing the Principality of Liechtenstein.
The decree was formally issued on May 26, 2026, and entered the official legislative database (Lilex) on May 28, 2026. The amendment falls under legislative reference number 235.11, indicating its classification within Liechtenstein's legal code structure. While the specific substantive changes introduced by this amendment are not detailed in the official gazette entry, the modification represents an update to Liechtenstein's data protection regulatory framework, which governs how personal data is processed, stored, and protected within the jurisdiction.
Data protection regulations in Liechtenstein establish requirements for organisations and entities handling personal information, including compliance obligations, individual rights, and administrative procedures. Amendments to this regulation typically reflect evolving regulatory standards, international obligations, or operational improvements to the existing framework.
The amendment is now in effect as of its publication date. Organisations and entities subject to Liechtenstein's data protection requirements should review the updated regulation to ensure compliance with any new or modified provisions. The full text of the amended regulation is available through the Lilex legislative database maintained by the Principality of Liechtenstein.
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Lilex - Gesetzesdatenbank des Fürstentums Liechtenstein: https://lilex.li/