giverregisteret

Giverregisteret, or the donor registry, is a Norwegian national registry that records individuals’ wishes regarding organ, tissue, and other forms of donation after death, and, where applicable, information about living donors. The registry is intended to ensure that a person’s donation preferences are known and respected by health professionals in care and during organ allocation processes.

The registry is administered by national health authorities in cooperation with transplant services. Authorized hospitals and transplant centers can access the registry to verify consent status when a potential donation situation arises. The register also supports families during the donation process by confirming the deceased’s stated wishes.

Individuals can register their donation preferences through official online services provided by the health authorities. People can indicate whether they consent to donate organs, tissues, or bone marrow after death and may specify any limitations. Registrations can be updated or revoked at any time; changes are used to guide decisions in line with the person’s wishes. The registry may distinguish between consent to donate and refusal to donate, depending on the legal framework in place.

All data in Giverregisteret are subject to Norwegian privacy law and the General Data Protection Regulation. Personal data stored includes identifying information and the person’s stated donation preferences. Access is limited to authorized health personnel and transplant coordinators. Data are protected, audited, and retained only as long as needed for health care purposes.

By consolidating donor wishes, the registry aims to increase the availability of donor organs and reduce the burden on families when decisions must be made. It is part of the broader organ donation and transplantation system and is updated as policies evolve.