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Norway’s Telenor telecom faces lawsuit for giving user data to Myanmar junta

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Norway's Telenor telecom, operating in Myanmar from 2014 to 2022 with 18 million subscribers, faces a civil class action lawsuit alleging it shared sensitive customer data with the military junta. The complaint, filed in October 2025, cites at least 1,253 phone numbers, call logs, and location data. The Norwegian Parliament initiated an investigation in December 2025, with the disciplinary committee stating the company cooperated with the regime by handing over customer information. Telenor denies wrongdoing, citing employee safety risks and asserting that refusing military orders could lead to death penalties. The case represents the first known telecom company held accountable for failing to protect user data from misuse by an authoritarian regime.

Key points

• Telenor operated in Myanmar from 2014 to 2022 with 18 million subscribers.
• A civil class action lawsuit was filed in October 2025 by Myanmar citizens alleging Telenor shared at least 1,253 phone numbers, call logs, and location data with the junta.

Context and limitations

The investigation is ongoing; specific dates for data transfers remain unverified. Telenor's internal communications regarding employee safety are not fully disclosed. The case is part of a Global Voices Spotlight series, and some details are based on reports from activists and lawyers.

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