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Digital Sovereignty

National and organizational control over digital infrastructure and data

29 items 9 Articles 5 Events 8 Laws 3 Publications
Event

Oslo Tech Show 2026

May 6, 2026 Lillestrøm

Nordic region's leading exhibition for innovation and technology, featuring AI, cybersecurity, cloud, DevOps, mobile, infrastructure, and datacenters. Free entry with world-class speakers and hands-on demos.

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Total Defence Cybersecurity Conference 2026

May 6, 2026 Lillehammer

Conference focused on cybersecurity, digital sovereignty, and total defence. Arena for exploring how totalforsvaret can be strengthened through open dialogue, expert deep-dives, and political perspectives.

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Datasenterdagen 2026

Apr 9, 2026 Oslo

Annual datacenter conference exploring hybrid cloud, security, infrastructure, and Norway's role in sustainable data management amid international uncertainty and climate challenges.

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Nordic AI Union Summit 2026

Mar 19, 2026 Oslo

Summit exploring AI in the workplace from a Nordic perspective, bringing together decision-makers, politicians, and AI experts to discuss responsible AI adoption and worker implications.

Event

Datacenter Forum Oslo 2026

Feb 26, 2026 Oslo

The 12th annual edition of Datacenter Forum Oslo, bringing together professionals from the datacenter sector to discuss infrastructure, sustainability, and digital transformation.

From ARPANET to Amazon: How We Broke the Internet's Original Promise
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From ARPANET to Amazon: How We Broke the Internet's Original Promise

Dec 25, 2025 3 min read

The internet was built to survive nuclear war. We've since made it vulnerable to fishing trawlers and policy changes in Washington. The same architecture designed for resilience has been recentralized - and Russia is already testing our cables.

The Hybrid War Is Already Here: Why Digital Sovereignty Can't Wait
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The Hybrid War Is Already Here: Why Digital Sovereignty Can't Wait

Dec 15, 2025 9 min read

GPS jamming 294 days a year. A Norwegian dam hacked by pro-Russian actors. 40 sabotage operations across Europe. The hybrid war isn't coming - it's happening now. And our digital infrastructure is dangerously exposed.

When Security Guarantees Crumble: What Norwegians' War Fear Reveals About Digital Dependency
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When Security Guarantees Crumble: What Norwegians' War Fear Reveals About Digital Dependency

Dec 13, 2025 9 min read

Norwegian trust in NATO collapsed from 80% to 47% in three months. If we can't rely on American security guarantees, can we rely on American digital infrastructure?

Take Control: How You Can Protect Your Digital Life and Help Norway Stay Sovereign
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Take Control: How You Can Protect Your Digital Life and Help Norway Stay Sovereign

Dec 12, 2025 10 min read

You have the power to protect yourself from being locked out of your own computer. Small steps toward open standards create personal insurance and national sovereignty.

When Your Values Become a Liability: Digital Sovereignty and Moral Independence
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When Your Values Become a Liability: Digital Sovereignty and Moral Independence

Dec 11, 2025 7 min read

The ICC sanctions show how US digital dominance can be weaponized against organizations that stand for justice. Who's next?

You, the Developer, Hold the Keys to National Sovereignty
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You, the Developer, Hold the Keys to National Sovereignty

Dec 10, 2025 7 min read

Why your technical decisions matter for your country's independence - and what you can do about it

From Hyperscaler to Local: Why Norwegian Organizations Are Rethinking Cloud Strategy
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From Hyperscaler to Local: Why Norwegian Organizations Are Rethinking Cloud Strategy

Dec 8, 2025 7 min read

The geopatriation trend - moving from US hyperscalers to local cloud providers for sovereignty, security, and control.

EU Launches €180 Million Sovereign Cloud Initiative
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EU Launches €180 Million Sovereign Cloud Initiative

Dec 3, 2025 3 min read

The European Commission commits major funding to reduce dependence on US hyperscalers

Norway's Digitalisation Minister: All Organizations Need a Cloud Exit Strategy
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Norway's Digitalisation Minister: All Organizations Need a Cloud Exit Strategy

Dec 1, 2025 3 min read

Minister Karianne Tung urges Norwegian organizations to prepare contingency plans for US cloud providers

EU Cloud Sovereignty Framework
Publication

EU Cloud Sovereignty Framework

Jan 15, 2025

Understanding the European Commission's framework for measuring and achieving cloud sovereignty

Software Database
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Software Database

Dec 1, 2024

Every foreign SaaS tool is a potential backdoor for extraterritorial data access. This database helps organizations identify European and open-source alternatives to reduce dependency on US Cloud Act-subject vendors and maintain data sovereignty.

Handbook on Data Protection in Humanitarian Action
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Handbook on Data Protection in Humanitarian Action

Jan 15, 2024

The authoritative reference on data protection for humanitarian organisations, covering cloud services, biometrics, digital identity, and risk assessment frameworks

Norwegian Digital Sovereignty Index (NDSI)
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Norwegian Digital Sovereignty Index (NDSI)

Jan 1, 2024

What gets measured gets managed. NDSI provides a structured framework to assess your organization's sovereignty posture, identify vulnerabilities to foreign control, and track improvement over time - aligned with EU standards and Norwegian regulations.

Digitisation and Sovereignty in Humanitarian Space
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Digitisation and Sovereignty in Humanitarian Space

Mar 20, 2022

Academic analysis of how digitalisation and reliance on global platforms reshape power relations, authority, and sovereignty in humanitarian operations

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Norwegian Digital Sovereignty Survey

Find out how dependent your organization is on foreign cloud providers

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Software Risk Check

Check the sovereignty risk of your software tools

Law

AI Act

Regulation on Artificial Intelligence (2024)

World's first comprehensive AI law establishing a risk-based framework that prohibits certain AI practices and regulates high-risk systems.

Law

Cybersecurity Law

Cybersecurity Law of the People's Republic of China (2017)

Chinese law establishing data localization requirements for critical infrastructure operators and security review processes.

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Data Act

Regulation on harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data (2024)

EU regulation establishing rules for data sharing, public sector access to private data, and cloud switching rights.

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Data Localization Law

Federal Law No. 242-FZ on Personal Data Localization (2015)

Russian law requiring personal data of Russian citizens to be stored on servers physically located within Russia.

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Data Security Law

Data Security Law of the People's Republic of China (2021)

Chinese law establishing data classification, cross-border transfer controls, and government access for national security.

Law

DGA

Data Governance Act (2022)

EU regulation creating a framework for data intermediaries and data altruism organizations to facilitate trusted data sharing.

Law

DMA

Digital Markets Act (2022)

EU regulation imposing obligations on designated 'gatekeeper' platforms to ensure fair competition and contestability.

Law

DSA

Digital Services Act (2022)

EU regulation establishing platform liability rules and transparency requirements for online intermediaries and marketplaces.