Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
197 events advancing 106 policy or regulatory changes:
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Data Protection Authority investigation into Grindr for disclosure of sensitive user information to third parties
Borgarting Court of Appeal upheld NOK 65 million fine against Grindr over personal data breach
On 21 October 2025, Norway's Borgarting Court of Appeal upheld a NOK 65 million fine against Grindr LLC for breaching Article 9 of the General Data Protection Regulation, which prohibits the processing of special categories of personal data. The cou…
Law mandating 15-year minimum age criteria for social media use
Government closes consultation on proposed law mandating 15-year minimum age criteria for social media use
On 7 October 2025, the Ministry of Children and Family Affairs and the Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Administration closes the consultation on the law mandating a 15-year minimum age for social media use. The law aims to protect children fro…
Digital Services Act implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 on a single market for digital services
Ministry of Digitisation and Public Administration closes consultation on Digital Services Act implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 on a single market for digital services
On 1 October 2025, the Norwegian Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Administration closes the consultation on a proposed Digital Services Act (DSA) to implement EU Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 into Norwegian law. The Act applies to large digital pla…
Act on Artificial Intelligence implementing EU Artificial Intelligence Act (EU Regulation 2024/1684)
Norwegian Data Protection Authority submitted consultation statement on proposed Act on Artificial Intelligence implementing EU Artificial Intelligence Act (EU Regulation 2024/1684)
On 29 September 2025, the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet) submitted a consultation statement to the Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance on the draft Act on Artificial Intelligence, which implements the European Union’…
United Nations General Assembly resolution on Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and Global Dialogue on AI Governance
UN General Assembly adopted resolution on establishment of Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and launch of Global Dialogue on AI Governance
On 26 August 2025, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the resolution on the terms of reference and modalities for the establishment and functioning of the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Gl…
Cross-border data transfer regulation in European Free Trade Association-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement
Singapore and European Free Trade Association concluded negotiations on Digital Economy Agreement
On 10 July 2025, the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Singapore and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) concluded negotiations on the Digital Economy Agreement. The agreement applies to firms engaged in cross-border digital trade, including …
FATF sixth Targeted Update on Implementation of FATF Standards on Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers
FATF released sixth Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers
On 26 June 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released its sixth Targeted Update on Implementation of the FATF Standards on Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), assessing global progress in implementing Recommendatio…
Data Protection Authority guidelines on tracking tools on websites and in apps
Data Protection Authority published guidelines on tracking tools
On 12 June 2025, the Norwegian Data Protection Authority published guidance on the use of tracking tools such as pixels and cookies on websites and in apps. The guidance advises organisations on complying with data protection regulations when employ…
Data Protection Authority investigation into six websites over alleged illegal sharing of personal data
Data Protection Authority announced penalties following investigation into six websites' use of tracking pixels
On 10 June 2025, the Norwegian Data Protection Authority concluded its investigations into six websites' use of tracking pixels. The investigation found that all six of the websites, offering various services, illegally shared personal data with thi…
Lawsuit on scope of access to beneficial ownership information under anti-money laundering rules under European Economic Are agreement (Combined Cases E-1/24 and E-7/24)
European Free Trade Association Court issues opinion on the scope of access to beneficial ownership information under anti-money laundering rules within the EEA agreement (Cases E-1/24 and E-7/24)
On 7 May 2025, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Court delivered an advisory opinion in joined Cases E-1/24 and E-7/24 concerning access to beneficial ownership information under anti-money laundering law in the context of the European Econ…