Danish citizens’ data could be accessed by American authorities without Danish judicial review due to the CLOUD Act, raising concerns about national security and self-determination. This American law allows US authorities to demand data from American tech companies, even if that data is stored in data centers within Denmark or other European countries.

This dependence on foreign technology platforms poses a risk to critical Danish infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, defense, and tax authorities. The situation is further complicated by social media practices that often conflict with EU consumer protection laws.

Denmark must prioritize secure, European, or national solutions for authorities, companies, and citizens to ensure data is not subject to foreign legislation. Other EU countries, like France and the Netherlands, are already limiting the use of American cloud solutions in public systems.

Phasing out Microsoft 365 and pilot projects in Aarhus and Copenhagen show an understanding of the issue. While a strategy for digital sovereignty is in place, its implementation requires patience and acceptance of errors from users.

EU initiatives like Gaia-X and DNS4EU provide opportunities for Denmark to help build new standards for data development and control across the European market. This is not about protectionism or censorship but about safeguarding Danish interests in a world where the cloud presents both conveniences and threats.