Norway AI Act
Norway AI Act (EU AI Act via EEA)
Norway implementing full EU AI Act through EEA Agreement. Most comprehensively regulated non-EU jurisdiction for AI. Also implementing Digital Services Act with some Norwegian additions.
Jurisdiction
Norway
Enacted
Pending
Effective
TBD
Enforcement
Norwegian Communications Authority (Nkom) as coordinating market surveillance authority
Full application expected late summer/August 2026
Norwegian GovernmentWhy It Matters
Non-EU country fully adopting EU AI Act framework. Demonstrates EEA pathway for comprehensive AI regulation adoption.
Recent Developments
AI Act consultation open June 30 – Sep 30, 2025. DSA implementation proposal published July 2, 2025. Digital Security Act entered force Oct 1, 2025.
At a Glance
Applies to
Harms addressed
Who Must Comply
- AI system providers and deployers in Norway/EEA
Safety Provisions
- Full EU AI Act obligations via EEA Agreement
- Prohibited AI practices, high-risk requirements mirror EU
- Digital Services Act implementation (police notification additions)
- Digital Security Act for critical infrastructure (effective Oct 2025)
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
€35M or 7% revenue (whichever higher)
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Norway
Focus Areas
Compliance Help
Requires documented 10-point checklist compliance; PIA for high-risk AI; transparency; human oversight.
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APA
Norway. (n.d.). Norway AI Act (EU AI Act via EEA).
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Last updated February 17, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.