News and publications

Data processor agreements 04.10.2012

This Guide should be read in parallel with the draft agreement. The guide and the attached "Draft - data processor agreement" is not an exhaustive template or list, but an outline of what a data processor agreement should include.

Use of cloud computing services 26.09.2012

The Norwegian Data Protection Authority has reviewed the use of cloud computing services at the municipalities of Narvik and Moss. The conclusion is that the Data Protection Authority will allow use of the services.

Google is ordered to pay violation charge 13.09.2012

The Norwegian Data Protecting Authority has given Google a notice of decision involving violation charge in the amount of NOK 250,000. Google has accepted the charge and has deleted all relevant "payload data" gathered by their Street View cars.

Use of web analysis tools 28.08.2012

The Norwegian Data Protection Authority has reviewed the use of the web analysis tool Google Analytics by two public agencies.

Considers use of Google Analytics to be illegal 22.08.2012

The use of the analysis tool Google Analytics by the Norwegian Tax Administration and the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund is in violation of the legislation relating to data protection.

Automatic metering systems within the energy sector 20.01.2012

In this guide, the Norwegian Data Protection Authority present the requirements stipulated in the Personal Data Act regarding use of personal data, as well as provide advice on how these requirements may be complied with in practice in connection with AMS.

Good intentions - publication of images of children online 15.09.2011

The purpose of this brochure is to bring peace of mind about how our young ones are presented on the Internet. Both visually and safely. For everything we do, of course, we do with good intentions..

What happens with personal information in Facebook? 07.07.2011

In 2010, the Norwegian Data Protection Authority conducted a case study of Facebook from a privacy point of view. The case study resulted in the report "Social Network Services and Privacy".

What does your app know about you? 10.03.2011

A repport on a study into which personal information Mobile Applications access and store and how apps challenge the user's privacy.

You Decide - about young people's knowledge of privacy 18.03.2010

“You Decide” is an educational package aiming to increase young people's knowledge of privacy and to raise their consciousness about the choices they make online. The Norwegian Board of Technology, the Norwegian Data Protection Authority and the Centre for ICT in Education are the partners behind “You Decide”.