Norway's Schibsted targeted by EU data privacy complaint over Pay or Okay system
( June 3, 2026, 07:45 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Media company Schibsted is facing a regulatory complaint from privacy advocacy group Noyb and the Norwegian Consumer Council over its new ‘Pay or Okay’ system on its websites. In a statement, Noyb said they had asked the Norwegian data regulator to fine the company because the system forced consumers to accept data tracking which went against the concept of genuine consent in the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation.Statement follows....
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