Right to compensation

You may be entitled to compensation if information has been used or registered in violation of the rules for processing information in Eurodac.

To claim compensation, you are required to:

  • write a letter explaining the reason why you are claiming compensation
  • enclose documentation of the damage you have suffered
  • enclose a copy of an official photo identification document, for example a passport or driving licence
  • send the letter, documentation, and a copy of the identification document to UDI

You can send the claim by post to:

The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
Postboks 2098 Vika
0125 Oslo
Norway

There is no fee for claiming compensation.

If your claim is rejected, you can appeal the decision to the Ministry of Justice and Public Security. The deadline for appealing is three (3) weeks from the date you were notified of the rejection.

There are rules about compensation in, among others, the Personal Data Act and the Compensatory Damages Act. You may also be entitled to have necessary costs covered in your case.