The things in your home tell a story about you. Who has access to the data?
The EU has given you control over your data. In Norway, you will probably have to wait a little longer.
If you don't have one already, there is a good chance your next fridge will be connected to the internet, along with your car, toothbrush, watch and light bulbs. The data from all these things is becoming more and more valuable to companies, and the battle for your data goes on every day. In several cases, the data may even end up being worth more than the rest of the company. The only one without access to the data is the one who creates it, namely you.
The trend is clear: more and more of our things are connected to the internet (the Internet of Things, IoT). The law, however, has lagged behind. What most people don't realise is that since September 2025, the EU has had a law meant to secure your right to this data. If you live outside the EU, well, you may have to wait a little longer before you get the same basic rights.
Sources: Reed Smith, 21. januar 2026 (opens in a new tab); The Star / dpa, 21. september 2025 (opens in a new tab); SVW Digital Governance Tracker, udatert (opens in a new tab)
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