Let's Re-use Data!

To simplify your journey as a data re-user, the Government Commission for Data Sovereignty, acting as the Luxembourg Data Authority, makes available a centralised interface and single procedure that allows you to:

• submit one online application for re-use of data to access the public sector data you need for your project,
• receive the data requested in your application in an anonymised, pseudonymised and/or aggregated format, within a Secure Processing Environment managed by the Government Commission for Data Sovereignty.

Once your application for re-use of data is approved, you gain access to the data to re-use them without having to worry about:

• anonymisation, pseudonymisation, and data aggregation,
• setting up IT systems and infrastructure for the re-use of data,
• clarifying roles and responsibilities under the GDPR,
• setting up a trusted and secure environment.

Come to Luxembourg and:

• experience seamless public sector data re-use through a one-stop-shop with one centralised interface, one competent authority, and one streamlined procedure for all your data re-use needs,
• boost research and innovation with reliable, high-quality data,
• leverage strategic resources to strengthen your competitiveness, through the anonymisation, pseudonymisation and aggregation mechanisms implemented by the Government Commission for Data Sovereignty,
• comply with European standards for responsible re-use of data in a cutting-edge Secure Processing Environment,
• benefit from a sustainable, interconnected economy and research ecosystem.

The re-use of data held by public sector bodies in Luxembourg has never been so straightforward.

Through a single online application for re-use of data, you can unlock datasets in an anonymised, pseudonymised and/or aggregated format in a secure, state-of-the-art Secure Processing Environment provided by the Government Commission for Data Sovereignty. 

Whether you're driving research, pursuing innovation, or building next-generation services, Luxembourg offers a trusted gateway to high-quality data in alignment with European standards, so you can focus on what matters most: turning data into value.

Ready to start? Your data journey begins here.

Have questions? Check out our FAQ!

Our FAQ is designed to give you clear, reliable answers to your most common questions.

Discover detailed information to better understand our ecosystem and make your data journey easier.

The Government Commission for Data Sovereignty (located at 5, rue Plaetis L-2338 Luxembourg, +352 247-67700 / info@cgsd.etat.lu) acts as the controller for the preparation and provision of personal data held by public sector bodies for the purpose of enabling authorised individuals and organisations (data re-users) to access and re-use data in compliance with data re-use legislation. In accordance with applicable legislation, the processing operations carried out by the Government Commission for Data Sovereignty are lawful in accordance with Articles 6, paragraph 1), letters c), e) and f), as well as 9, paragraph 2), letters e) to j), of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).

Data access and re-use may, depending on the authorisation, take place from third countries (outside the European Economic Area). In such cases, international data transfers are governed by EU Standard Contractual Clauses under Article 46 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, signed by the data re-users.

Data within the Government Commission for Data Sovereignty's Secure Processing Environment is deleted within six months after the authorisation expires, without prejudice to compatible further processing for verification, analysis, statistics, or evidence purposes. In such cases, data may be retained for up to 30 years from the date of the Government Commission for Data Sovereignty's decision or the end of authorised data re-use duration.

Individuals whose data is processed for these purposes have, as defined by law, the rights set out in Articles 12–22 of the GDPR, in particular the right to object to processing. To exercise these rights or obtain information on data protection, contact the Data Protection Officer of the Government Commission for Data Sovereignty at dpo@cgsd.etat.lu or on the +352 247-67700. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD) at www.cnpd.public.lu, 15 Boulevard du Jazz, L-4370 Belvaux.