The Norwegian Communications Authority (Nkom) has announced that it will oversee Telia following a significant data breach that has affected numerous customers, including the municipality of Bergen. Nkom has classified this breach as serious, according to a press release, signaling the potential severity and widespread implications of the incident. The data breach reportedly involved the extraction of large quantities of data, including communication details from Telia's customers.

Sander Norrøne Ask, head of oversight and preparedness at Nkom, indicated that the oversight will involve an investigation to understand the circumstances surrounding the breach and to determine whether Telia has met required security standards. Given the extent of the data compromised, there are also concerns related to potential violations of privacy laws, which could complicate the ramifications for Telia.

The oversight by Nkom is expected to be coordinated with the Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet) as it addresses the privacy concerns arising from the breach. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges telecommunications companies face in ensuring data security and maintaining customer trust, especially when public entities like municipalities are involved.