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Datatilsynet (Norway)

Norwegian data protection authority; landmark ad-tech decisions and an AI regulatory sandbox.

Norway · Official website · 2 articles

Norway's Datatilsynet fines Microsoft-owned Xandr NOK 92 million over sharing Grindr users' data

The regulator's largest fine ever finds the ad-tech firm was a joint controller with Grindr and could not rely on the app to secure explicit consent for real-time bidding.

3 Nov 2026EnforcementNorway

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Norway's Datatilsynet warns AI agents left running after staff move on can become 'digital ghosts'

The Norwegian data protection authority urges organisations to map their AI agents and give each one a defined identity, access limits and a clear owner before automations escape oversight.

28 Oct 2026GuidanceNorway

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Norway's Datatilsynet fines Microsoft-owned Xandr NOK 92 million over sharing Grindr users' data

Norway's Datatilsynet warns AI agents left running after staff move on can become 'digital ghosts'