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Norwegian DPA temporarily bans Meta’s behavioral advertising on Facebook and Instagram

The Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet) issued a temporary ban on Meta's use of behavioral advertising on Facebook and Instagram, effective from August 4 for at least three months. The ban remains until Meta can demonstrate compliance with Norwegian law. Non‑compliance may result in a fine of up to NOK 1 million per day.

Why it matters: The ban marks the first national DPA enforcement against Meta’s GDPR‑non‑compliant behavioral advertising.

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Sources
Norwegian DPA temporarily bans behavioral advertising on Facebook and Instagram
noyb · primary source · Jul 17, 2023
Norwegian DPA temporarily bans behavioral advertising on Facebook and Instagram
noyb · Jul 17, 2023
Details
JurisdictionNorway (EEA)
RegulatorDatatilsynet
LawGeneral Data Protection Regulation
StatusIn effect
PublishedJuly 17, 2023
EffectiveAugust 4, 2023
Penaltyfine of up to NOK 1 million (approx. € 88.697) per day
OrganisationsMeta
Topicstargeted advertising, profiling, automated decision making, consent, privacy
Datapersonal