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

Dismissed
Datatilsynet (Norway)7 September 2020Norway
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Dismissed

The Norwegian data protection authority dismissed a case involving OpenX Software and its cookie practices. The case was about whether authorities could request information, not about consent for cookies. This dismissal shows that not all data protection issues lead to penalties.

What happened

The case focused on legal grounds for information requests by supervisory authorities regarding OpenX Software.

Who was affected

OpenX Software and its related companies were involved in the case.

What the authority found

The Norwegian authority found that the case did not involve violations of data protection rules regarding cookies or consent mechanisms.

Why this matters

This dismissal indicates that authorities may not always impose penalties, especially when the issues are about procedural matters rather than direct violations of data protection laws.

Recorded legal citations
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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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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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