Norwegian Consumer Ombudsman

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The Norwegian Consumer Ombudsman (

consumer affairs
.

The office was established in 1973 with

iTunes Music Store's contract terms violates Norwegian consumer and marketing law.[1]

The ombudsman handles around 8,500 cases each year, both on its own initiative and stemming from complaints from consumer and business-holders.[2] Decisions by the ombudsman can be appealed to the Norwegian Market Council.

Bjørn Erik Thon led the office of the Consumer Ombudsman from 2000 to 2010, and was succeeded by Gry Nergård. Her term of office lasts for six years.

References

  1. ^ iTunes violates Norwegian law Archived 2006-11-21 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ [1] Official website, 'About Us' section (in Norwegian)

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