Danish Data Agency Closes Rejsekort App Data Probe

Denmark's Data Protection Agency, Datatilsynet, has concluded its investigation into the Rejsekort app, finding insufficient grounds to criticize its collection of personal data. The agency announced on its website that it will not pursue further action in the case.

The investigation, which began in the summer of 2024, focused on how the company behind the Rejsekort app gathers and processes users' location information. The app uses physical location data to calculate ticket prices during travel. However, concerns were raised because the app could potentially continue tracking users' locations even after their journey concluded, particularly if they forgot to manually check out or disable automatic features.

Datatilsynet acknowledged that this continuous collection could potentially encompass sensitive personal information. Despite these concerns, the agency has now closed the case without issuing any criticism of the app's practices. The decision means the Rejsekort app can continue its current data collection methods without regulatory intervention from Datatilsynet at this time.