OpenX Software Ltd., OpenX Ltd. og OpenX Technologies, Inc. – Dismissed (Norway, 2020)

Dismissed
Datatilsynet (Norway)7 September 2020Norway
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The Norwegian Privacy Appeals Board decided that Datatilsynet can ask OpenX for information about their data practices. OpenX argued that only the Norwegian Communications Authority had the right to make such requests, but the board disagreed. This decision clarifies that Datatilsynet can request information from companies under GDPR rules.

What happened

OpenX refused to provide information to Datatilsynet, claiming it wasn't the right authority to ask.

Who was affected

Adtech companies, like OpenX, that receive personal data through apps like Grindr.

What the authority found

The Privacy Appeals Board ruled that Datatilsynet has the legal right to request information from OpenX under GDPR.

Why this matters

This decision highlights that companies must comply with information requests from data protection authorities, even if they believe another authority should handle the matter. It emphasizes the role of GDPR in overseeing data practices across different sectors.

GDPR Articles Cited
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Art. 5(3) ePrivacy Directive GDPR
Art. 57(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 57(1)(f) GDPR
Art. 58(1) GDPR
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Art. 57(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 57(1)(f) GDPR
Art. 58(1) GDPR
Art. 5(3) ePrivacy Directive

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National Law Articles
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Public Administration Act § 14
The Electronic Communications Act § 2(7)(b)

Entities Involved

OpenX Software Ltd., OpenX Ltd. og OpenX Technologies, Inc.
Privacy Appeals Board
Datatilsynet

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Detailed

The case focuses on legal grounds for information requests by supervisory authorities, not on cookies or consent mechanisms.

Outcome

Dismissed

The complaint or investigation was dismissed.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for OpenX Software Ltd., OpenX Ltd. og OpenX Technologies, Inc. in NO

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Decision Date

7 September 2020

Authority

Datatilsynet (Norway)

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