Opplastinger

Opplastinger is a Norwegian term that refers to the files or data that have been transferred from a user’s device to a remote server or online service. In everyday use it denotes the result of the uploading process, including images, documents, videos, or software stored on a web service or cloud storage.

Etymology: The word is formed from the verb å laste opp (to upload) and the noun opplasting, with the plural opplastinger. It is widely used in Bokmål and understood in contemporary Norwegian, including in informal and official contexts, to describe multiple uploaded items.

Usage: Opplastinger appear on social media platforms, forums, content-sharing sites, and file-hosting services. They are typically governed by platform rules, such as copyright compliance, privacy settings, and community standards. Depending on settings, uploaded items may be public, private, or shared with selected users, and may be indexed by search engines.

Technical aspects: Uploads usually occur via web forms using HTTP POST with multipart/form-data, or through APIs and dedicated applications. Larger files may be uploaded in chunks or with resumable transfers. Services often impose size limits, accepted file types, and retention or deletion policies, and may scan uploads for malware and metadata.

Legal and privacy considerations: Uploading content involves rights and privacy issues. Users should respect copyright, terms of service, and data protection laws. Platforms may moderate or remove opplastinger that violate policies, and may require consent or attribution for certain materials.

See also: nedlastning, opplasting, filopplasting, cloud storage.