kontrollvirksomhet
Kontrollvirksomhet refers to the activities carried out by authorities, regulators, municipalities, and, in some cases, organizations themselves to supervise and enforce compliance with laws, regulations, and safety or quality standards. The concept is used across sectors such as finance, work environment, health, environment, and public administration.
The main aims are to prevent harm, safeguard public interests, ensure accountability, promote fair competition, and
Common instruments include inspections, audits, investigations, licensing and permit regimes, reporting and disclosure requirements, sanctions, and
Kontrollvirksomhet is distinct from, but related to, internal control and auditing. Internal control refers to processes
In practice, kontrollvirksomhet aims to create transparency, deter violations, and improve compliance culture, while balancing proportionality