Norway DPA fines Telenor ASA NOK 4 million for DPO violations
[updated] After initially flagging a potential NOK 99m (~€8.3m) fine, Datatilsynet fined Telenor ASA NOK 4m (~€351,000) for failing to properly assess and document the DPO role (independence, conflicts of interest, reporting lines) – the case is now with the 🇳🇴 Privacy Appeals Board.
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