Mowi ASA – Violation Found (Norway, 2022)

Violation Found
Datatilsynet (Norway)26 April 2022Norway
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ePrivacy
Violation Found

Mowi ASA failed to inform a shareholder about the processing of their personal data, violating GDPR rules. The company claimed exceptions but did not adequately notify or respond to the shareholder's requests. This case shows the importance of transparency and clear communication with individuals about their data.

What happened

Mowi ASA did not provide required information to a shareholder about how their personal data was being processed.

Who was affected

Shareholders of Mowi ASA whose personal data was processed without proper notification.

What the authority found

The DPA found Mowi ASA in violation of Article 14 GDPR for failing to inform data subjects and ordered the company to amend its privacy policy.

Why this matters

This ruling highlights that companies must clearly communicate data processing activities to individuals and cannot rely on assumptions or exceptions. It serves as a reminder to ensure privacy policies are complete and transparent.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 12 GDPR
Art. 14 GDPR
Art. 15 GDPR
Art. 12(2) GDPR
Art. 14(5)(a) GDPR
Art. 14(5)(c) GDPR
Art. 55(1) GDPR
Art. 56(1) GDPR

National Law Articles

Norwegian Public Limited Liability Companies Act (allmennaksjeloven) § 4-10
Full Legal Summary
Detailed

The case focused on the company's failure to respond to data subject access requests and incomplete privacy policy, not related to cookies or consent mechanisms.

Outcome

Violation Found

The DPA found a violation but did not impose a fine.

Violations (1)

Misleading Banner Messaging
critical

The cookie banner uses misleading language to trick or pressure users into accepting cookies (dark patterns).

Art. 7 GDPR

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Mowi ASA in NO

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

Details

Decision Date

26 April 2022

Authority

Datatilsynet (Norway)

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-4884

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