SV wants Norway to end its partnership with technology company Palantir
The Socialist Left Party (SV) has submitted a new proposal to the Storting that could have major consequences for Norwegian IT usage. The party wants the Norwegian state to halt all new agreements with the American company Palantir.
Palantir is a technology company that provides data analysis software. The company is controversial internationally, and many have expressed concerns regarding privacy and how the company handles large amounts of information. SV believes that Norway should be more cautious about whom it enters into technological partnerships with.
The proposal from SV does not only imply saying no to new contracts, but the party also wants a plan to phase out existing agreements that Norway already has with the company. This would require the state to find new solutions for the tasks that Palantir currently performs for Norwegian authorities.
The case raises important questions about digital security and national control over data. The debate over which companies the state should trust has become more relevant in recent years, especially regarding the use of foreign software in the public sector.
It is currently unclear whether the proposal will gain a majority in the Storting. The matter will now be processed by politicians, who must consider both the security aspects of the case and the practical challenges of replacing existing IT systems.