opplysningskrav

Opplysningskrav is a legal term used to describe a formal obligation to provide information or disclose data in a specified process. It can be imposed on private individuals, companies, organizations, or public authorities to ensure transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making.

The scope and basis for opplysningskrav vary by sector and jurisdiction, but common contexts include tax and social security, data protection, corporate disclosure requirements, and public procurement. In data protection, information obligations require entities that process personal data to inform data subjects about the purposes of processing, legal basis, recipients, retention periods, and rights. In taxation and accounting, authorities may demand financial statements, income details, or other documentation to verify compliance. In corporate governance, certain rules require disclosure of annual accounts, ownership information, or other material facts. In public procurement, opplysningskrav may require bidders to supply financial records, references, or compliance certificates to establish eligibility.

Typically, the requirements specify what information is needed, the format or forms to use, submission deadlines, and the channels through which information must be delivered. Non-compliance can result in administrative penalties, sanctions, disqualification from procedures, or adverse decisions in the relevant process.

Compared with related concepts, opplysningskrav focuses on mandatory disclosure tied to a particular process or regulatory objective, rather than general transparency obligations or broad duties to refrain from misinformation. See also: GDPR, offentlige anskaffelser, skatt.