Norwegian military vehicles recorded soldiers without consent

During a military exercise in Oslo, rental cars made in China and used by the Norwegian military automatically recorded and stored video footage of soldiers. The clips showed troops entering and exiting the vehicles, as well as security codes they typed in front of the camera. Despite deleting the recordings after discovering them, military personnel continued to use the cars due to a shortage of alternative vehicles available.

## Why it matters This incident highlights the increasing concerns regarding privacy and the use of technology capable of recording without consent. In a context where public sensitivity about personal data is already high, such events could lead to greater scrutiny and calls for regulation concerning the use of recording devices in sensitive situations.

## What we know The rental vehicles filmed soldiers without their knowledge, raising alarms among privacy experts. They emphasize that capturing images of individuals in private settings can have serious implications, particularly in military contexts.

## What remains unclear It is not confirmed whether these recordings were transmitted to an external server or if they remained solely in the vehicles. Furthermore, the rental company has not detailed whether such recording practices are common in their vehicles, prompting further questions about data security moving forward.