Datatilsynet (Norway)
Data protection authority of Norway
Total Actions
199
Total Fines
€33.2M
Average Fine
€328K
Among actions with fines
Enforcement Factor
1.50
Moderately active
About Datatilsynet (Norway)
The Datatilsynet (Norway) is Norway's data protection authority and an active enforcer of GDPR and ePrivacy requirements. Datatilsynet (Norway) has taken 199 enforcement actions resulting in €33,168,551 in total penalties, with an average fine of €328K per sanctioned entity. The authority maintains a balanced enforcement approach (enforcement factor: 1.5), combining deterrent fines with corrective orders. Its most significant action was a €8,700,000 fine against Grindr, LLC in 2021. Key enforcement areas include third-party cookies without consent, misleading banner messaging, cookies placed before consent. The most frequently cited legal basis in Datatilsynet (Norway)'s decisions is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR and Art. 6(GDPR).
Largest Fines by Datatilsynet (Norway)
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| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | €0 |
| 2019 | 5 | €534K |
| 2020 | 28 | €896K |
| 2021 | 60 | €20.8M |
| 2022 | 47 | €1.0M |
| 2023 | 23 | €5.4M |
| 2024 | 22 | €1.8M |
| 2025 | 8 | €730K |
| 2026 | 5 | €1.9M |
Most Enforced Violations
Most Cited GDPR Articles
Frequently Asked Questions
How many GDPR and ePrivacy actions has Datatilsynet (Norway) issued?
Datatilsynet (Norway) has issued 199 enforcement actions related to GDPR and ePrivacy, totaling €33.2M.
What is Datatilsynet (Norway)'s largest GDPR and ePrivacy fine?
The largest was a €8.7M fine against Grindr, LLC on 2021-01-24.
What violations does Datatilsynet (Norway) enforce most?
The most commonly enforced violations by Datatilsynet (Norway) are third-party cookies without consent, misleading banner messaging, cookies placed before consent.