GPS and worker monitoring, country by country
GPS and worker monitoring in Norway
what you need to stay compliant
Updated on 15 June 2026
Competent authority
Datatilsynet (Norwegian data protection authority)Verified on 15 June 2026
What you risk
100,000 NOK (about 8,500 euros)from a real GPS case
Updated on 15 June 2026
What you need
6For each obligation we tell you whether it applies in this country: Yes means required, It depends means only in certain cases, No means not required.
What you need
For each obligation we tell you whether it applies in this country: Yes means required, It depends means only in certain cases, No means not required.
Objective reason (saklig grunn) and not disproportionate (Arbeidsmiljoloven ยง 9-1)
YesrequiredA control measure (including GPS) is permitted only if it has an objective reason rooted in the business's needs and does not impose a disproportionate burden on the worker.
Arbeidsmiljoloven, kap. 9 (misure di controllo, ยงยง 9-1 e 9-2)
Prior discussion with the employee representatives (tillitsvalgte) (ยง 9-2)
It dependsonly in certain casesThe employer must discuss the measure with the employee representatives as soon as possible. This applies where representatives (tillitsvalgte) exist.
Arbeidsmiljoloven, kap. 9 (misure di controllo, ยงยง 9-1 e 9-2)
Prior authorization from an authority before installing
Nonot requiredChapter 9 provides for no prior authorization from the Datatilsynet; lawfulness is the responsibility of the controller.
Arbeidsmiljoloven, kap. 9 (misure di controllo, ยงยง 9-1 e 9-2)
Prior information to workers (purpose, consequences, duration; ยง 9-2 + Art. 13 GDPR)
YesrequiredBefore activating it, the employer informs the workers about the purpose of the measure, the practical consequences (how it will be carried out) and the expected duration.
Arbeidsmiljoloven, kap. 9 (misure di controllo, ยงยง 9-1 e 9-2)
GPS on vehicles only for the stated purpose, with no reuse to assess performance
YesrequiredGPS on vehicles is normally a control measure: the purpose must be specified, and the collected data cannot be reused to assess employees performance.
Datatilsynet (Norvegia), GPS e tracciamento dei veicoli aziendali
Data protection impact assessment for systematic monitoring of employees and location data
YesrequiredThe Datatilsynet always requires a data protection impact assessment for the systematic monitoring of employees, and for location data combined with other risk criteria.
Datatilsynet (Norvegia), quando svolgere una valutazione d'impatto
The procedure, step by step
Check for an objective reason (saklig grunn) and that the measure is not disproportionate (ยง 9-1).
If employee representatives exist, discuss the measure with them as soon as possible (ยง 9-2).
Inform the workers about the purpose, consequences and duration before activating.
Carry out the data protection impact assessment for systematic monitoring or location data.
Configure the system: stated purpose only, no reuse to assess performance.
If you switch systems: when you change your monitoring system or software, update and re-issue the privacy notice, and check whether the national agreement or authorisation for remote monitoring needs renewing. The provider (data processor), the data collected and the methods often change: the one provided earlier is not enough.
Who to contact
Datatilsynet (Norwegian data protection authority)
https://www.datatilsynet.no/en/
https://www.datatilsynet.no/en/
Norway (EEA) has a single national authority, the Datatilsynet; there is no regional breakdown.
Verified on 15 June 2026
The template to download
Download the free GPS privacy notice template for Norway
Employee geolocation privacy notice template, compliant with GDPR Art. 13, including the countryโs legal basis and supervisory authority. Fill in the blank fields and have it checked by your advisor.
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Personvernnemnda, PVN-2017-07: an employer compared the GPS data of the company vehicle with the employee's timesheets, without the employee's knowledge, to check whether they had worked the declared hours, reusing the data for a new purpose without a legal basis. Decided under the old pre-GDPR law, but the principle (reusing GPS to check working hours is prohibited) is confirmed by the Datatilsynet's current guidelines.
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Sources
- Arbeidsmiljoloven, kap. 9 (misure di controllo, ยงยง 9-1 e 9-2)
- Datatilsynet (Norvegia), GPS e tracciamento dei veicoli aziendali
- Datatilsynet (Norvegia), quando svolgere una valutazione d'impatto
- Datatilsynet (autoritร garante norvegese)
- Personvernnemnda, PVN-2017-07 (uso del GPS per controllare le ore del dipendente)
- Regolamento UE 2016/679 (GDPR)
This is an informational resource, not legal advice. Before activating a monitoring system, have your situation checked by a professional.
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