Norway DPA with record NOK 4 million DPO fine
BIG share: the DPA’s advance notification flagged a potential NOK 99m (~€8.3m) fine! Datatilsynet fined Telenor ASA for failing to properly assess and document the DPO role, including independence, potential conflicts of interest, and a direct reporting line to top management.
Mar 26, 2025
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