The laws of Norway provides certain privacy protections and rights for individuals. Companies subject to the law in Norway, must comply with the requirements under the laws and regulations listed below.
Privacy Law and Regulations
National-Federal Laws and Regulations
The Personal Data Act, law no. 38, 15 June 2018
DPA Guidance Page for Companies
Guidelines on Software Development with Data Protection by Design and by Default
Guidelines on the Anonymisation of Personal Data
Guidelines on Video Surveillance
Guidance on Camera Surveillance in the Workplace
Sectoral Privacy Laws and Regulations
Health
Law on Health Registers and Processing of Health Data (Health Register Act) (2014)
Regulations relating to the Act on Personal Health Data Filing System
Telecommunications
Act on Electronic Communications (2003)
Amendment to Act on Electronic Communications (2012)
Anti-Spam Laws and Regulations
The Marketing Control Act
See also provisions in the General Privacy Law.
Guidelines on Regulations for Marketing by Email, SMS, etc. under the Marketing Control Act
Act on Electronic Communications (2003)
Amendment to Act on Electronic Communications (2012)
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