The Digital Security Act and the Digital Security Regulation entered into force in Norway on 1 October 2025. They apply to parts of the shipping and offshore sector, including ports, port facilities and shipping companies that meet certain criteria. Here are the five key takeaways about the new rules.

The Cyberspace Administration of China has issued a draft standard contract for cross-border transfers of personal information out of China which will, if adopted, constitute a valid transfer mechanism under the Chinese Personal Information Protection Law. Both the transferring entity and the overseas recipient must still be aware of additional data protection requirements related to cross-border transfers, including reporting requirements.

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Managing Associate

Wegard's practice includes data protection, cyber security and IT law.

Wegard regularly assists clients with complex matters related to implementation of new technologies and business models, information security incidents and regulatory matters (GDPR, NIS2, Digital Security Act, CRA, Security Act and other sector-specific legislation). He has extensive experience on cyber incidents and handling of cases towards supervisory authorities. He has long experience on M&A-related matters within technology. He also works with software, e-commerce, consumer law, marketing, artificial intelligence and cross-border matters related to Chinese Privacy Law (PIPL).

Wegard is ranked as an “Associate to Watch” in Data Protection by Chambers Europe and as a “Leading Associate” in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) category by Legal 500. He is also ranked as a “Rising Star” in data protection in the annual lawyer survey conducted by Finansavisen and Kapital.

Wegard is a regular examiner for master's theses and courses in privacy and cyber security from universities.

From Chambers:
'Wegard is an exceptionally skilled lawyer with deep expertise in GDPR. He demonstrates a strong understanding of our business and our specific needs, which makes his advice both relevant and practical.'
'Wegard has a good commercial understanding and is able to give advice based on the client's needs.'

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"Wegard is an exceptionally skilled lawyer with deep expertise in GDPR. He demonstrates a strong understanding of our business and our specific needs, which makes his advice both relevant and practical."

"He has an in-depth understanding of legal issues across a variety of legal disciplines."