Norwegian Digitalisation Agency (Digdir)

The Norwegian government aspires for the public sector to become a global frontrunner in digitalisation. Achieving this goal involves collaborative efforts and the provision of shared services to establish a unified digital public sector.

To accomplish this, it is imperative for central government agencies, municipalities, and the entire administrative system to cooperate with the private sector and voluntary organisations. This collective effort shall harness the potential of digitalisation and seize opportunities which that offers, in order to create a more digitally advanced society.

Digdir's role is to steer development in the direction that best serves society.

Mission and vision

Digdir's mission is to serve as the government's foremost instrument for expediting and harmonizing the digitalisation of society. This is encompassed in Digdir's vision: “Together for a simpler digital everyday life.”

Main tasks

• Contribute to the development and implementation of government ICT policy.

• Set the agenda for digitalisation and comprehensive information management.

• Drive innovation in the public sector and have a special responsibility as a facilitator for effective collaboration among stakeholders in the field.

• Coordinate cross-cutting digitalisation measures.

• Strategic planning and further development of a comprehensive digital infrastructure for the public sector.

• Coordinate and drive preventive information security efforts in the public sector.

• Promote plain language in the public sector.

• Develop digital services for citizens, municipalities, and businesses.

• Operation, management, and further development of shared components and solutions.

• Supervise universal design of ICT.

• Participation in international initiatives relevant to the agency's field of expertise.

Organisation

Digdir has approximately 400 employees, stationed across our offices in Brønnøysund, Leikanger, and Oslo. The agency comprises four main departments focused on specific areas of expertise, in addition to two staff and support departments.

Digdir also houses a supervisory authority dedicated to ensuring universal design in the field of information and communication technology (ICT), which operates with an independent and distinct role.

Digdir is subordinate to the Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance.