I told them forced consent was unlawful. 5 years later it cost Elkjop €1.8M

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Author: speckx

Date: 6/18/2026

Article Summary:
A data protection officer (DPO) recounts a five-year battle with a retailer, Elkjop, over their forced consent for marketing emails, ultimately resulting in a €1.8 million fine from the Norwegian DPA.