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Denmark investigates reducing reliance on US tech for MitID security
Danish government officials are investigating ways to regain control over digital infrastructure as concerns grow regarding Europe's dependence on American technology. A central issue involves the MitID app, which serves 5.3 million registered users in Denmark. A significant portion of the app's IT security is currently reliant on technology provided by major US tech companies, including Apple.
This dependency is part of a broader debate regarding European digital sovereignty. Experts suggest that the loss of control over data and digital markets could erode the economic lead of European industries, ranging from automotive to pharmaceuticals. While European alternatives like Germany's Ecosia or France's Visio exist, the widespread use of US platforms remains a significant barrier to technological autonomy.
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Apple · Denmark · Digitaliseringsstyrelsen · International Criminal Court · Karianne Tung · Microsoft · MitID · Tarik Cicic
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Norway's Digitalization Minister Karianne Tung stated that the country is too dependent on a few large tech companies.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] France has mandated that its public sector transition to European technology solutions.
- [● 2 SOURCES] A central part of the MitID app's IT security relies on technology from American tech giants. ing.dk · www.version2.dk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Senior researcher Tarik Cicic argues that dependence on US-controlled tools is a risk as American democracy decays.
- [● 2 SOURCES] There are 5.3 million registered MitID users in Denmark. ing.dk · www.version2.dk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] German state authorities have replaced Microsoft Office and SharePoint with open-source tools.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Denmark has adopted an exit strategy to reduce dependence on major tech companies.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The International Criminal Court has replaced Microsoft with the German tool OpenDesk.