Norway has paid over half a billion to technology company Palantir
The American technology company Palantir has earned large sums from contracts with European authorities. New figures show that the company has received a total of over 1.4 billion euros from European countries for the sale of software.
Norway is among the countries that have entered into agreements with the company. According to available data, Norwegian authorities have paid more than half a billion kroner to Palantir. The company is known for providing advanced software used for data analysis and surveillance.
Palantir has been the subject of debate in several European countries. Critics often point to the company's close ties to intelligence services and military organizations. The use of their technology raises important questions about privacy and how the state handles large amounts of information about its citizens.
It has not yet been revealed exactly which Norwegian agencies use the software, or what it is used for. However, the discussion regarding the public use of foreign technology is increasing, especially concerning security and control over data.
The case is part of a larger debate about digitalization in the public sector. Many are now wondering whether Norwegian authorities should be more transparent about which companies they collaborate with, and how these agreements affect society.