Innsamle

Innsamle is a Norwegian verb meaning to collect, gather, or assemble items, information, or resources. It covers both tangible objects and more abstract things such as data, opinions, measurements, or funds. The term combines the prefix inn- with samle, signaling bringing together elements from different sources into a single collection.

Common contexts include scientific research, where researchers innsamler data through surveys or experiments; museums or private collectors who innsamler artifacts; and non-profit or community organizations that conduct innsamling to obtain donations or materials. The related noun innsamling denotes the act or process of collecting, while innsamler refers to a person who collects.

In contemporary usage, innsamling of personal data (innsamling av personopplysninger) is a key concept in privacy law, emphasizing consent, purpose limitation, and data minimization under regulations such as the GDPR in Europe and Norwegian law.

See also: innsamling, innsamler, innsamlet.