Meta Platforms Ireland Limited; Facebook Norway AS – Order (Norway, 2023)
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Norway's Datatilsynet ordered Meta to stop behavioral advertising based on user consent or legitimate interests for a limited time. This order is a warning that Meta must comply with data protection laws or face significant penalties. This case shows that even large tech companies are under scrutiny for their advertising practices.
What happened
Datatilsynet ordered Meta to cease behavioral advertising practices for users in Norway.
Who was affected
Meta Platforms Ireland Limited and Facebook Norway AS, which provide advertising services in Norway.
What the authority found
The Norwegian Data Protection Authority issued a temporary order against Meta for not complying with data protection requirements.
Why this matters
This order indicates that regulatory bodies are taking a strong stance against non-compliance in digital advertising, urging companies to reassess their practices regarding user consent.
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On 14 July 2023 Datatilsynet ordered Meta Platforms Ireland and Facebook Norway to stop behavioural advertising based on contract or legitimate interests for people in Norway, provisionally from 4 August to 3 November 2023, unless adequate compliance measures justified lifting the order earlier. The document only gives advance notice that a coercive payment of up to NOK 1,000,000 per day might later be imposed for non-compliance. It does not itself impose that daily payment or an administrative fine.
Outcome
Order
A binding order requiring the controller to take specific action.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Meta Platforms Ireland Limited; Facebook Norway AS in NO
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Meta Platforms Ireland Limited; Facebook Norway AS - Norway (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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