The government wants to strengthen Norway's digital independence
The Norwegian government wants to make the country less dependent on foreign technology. Minister of Digitalization Torgeir Micaelsen states that Norway must have more options to rely on to ensure a secure digital future.
Today, Norwegian authorities and businesses largely use American solutions. Although the government does not plan to stop doing this, Micaelsen emphasizes that there is a need for new measures. The goal is to increase Norway's digital freedom of action, so that the country is better equipped to face technological challenges.
Digital security has become an important topic for many nations in recent years. By investing in more technological alternatives, the government wants to reduce the risks associated with being dependent on only one or a few suppliers.
It has not yet been decided exactly which measures will be implemented. The government will now work further on strategies to ensure that Norway can make its own choices in a digitized world.