The act concerning the organization of work on ethics and integrity in research (Research Ethics Act) entered into force on 1 May 2017. It replaces the former Research Ethics Act of 2007.
The Personal Data Act (Lov 15. juni 2018 om behandling av personopplysninger) incorporates the European Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to Norwegian law. The Act also contains national special rules in certain areas where the GDPR allows it.