Norwegian schools will be mandated to share personal information regarding students with a history of violence when they transfer to a new school, according to a recent announcement from the Ministry of Education and Research. Previously, such information sharing required consent from the student or their guardians. This policy change, effective this autumn, aims to address a recent increase in serious youth crime, particularly among those under 15. The Ministry cites a rise in reported incidents of violence and threats directed towards school staff over the past decade as justification for the new regulation. Officials believe proactive information sharing will enhance student and staff safety. The move prioritizes safety protocols over previous privacy considerations in these specific cases. This represents a shift towards a more preventative approach to managing potentially disruptive or dangerous student behavior.