National Strategy for AI (2020): requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
Nasjonal strategi for kunstig intelligens (National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence)
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In brief
National Strategy for AI (2020) is a non-binding national strategy of Norway, issued by Norwegian Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation. It was adopted on 14 January 2020. Government programme; no obligations on private organisations. Every record here links to its official source and states its verification status.
- Jurisdiction
- Norway
- Instrument type
- National strategy
- Status
- Adopted
- Legal force
- Non-binding (guidance, strategy or standard)
- Issuing body
- Norwegian Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation
- Adopted
- 14 January 2020
- Official source
- National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
What is National Strategy for AI (2020)?
Published in January 2020, the strategy sets ethical principles for AI in Norway based on the EU High-Level Expert Group guidelines, and measures on data access and sharing, language resources, research, skills, public-sector and business adoption, security and the Data Protection Authority's sandbox.
Who does it apply to?
Government programme; no obligations on private organisations.
- Sectors
- Cross-sector / all sectors
- AI use cases
- AI in public services
When do the requirements apply?
Dates are taken from the linked official source; a reviewer should confirm in-force and application dates before relying on them.
Official sources
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National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence
Government of Norway · 14 Jan 2020 · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “National Strategy for AI (2020)” [AIPT-POL-0146, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0146 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
Permanent id AIPT-POL-0146: it never changes or gets reused, and its address keeps working if this page moves.
Cite the official text alongside it: National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence, Government of Norway, https://www.regjeringen.no/en/dokumenter/nasjonal-strategi-for-kunstig-intelligens/id2685594/.
BibTeX
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author = {{AIPolicyTracker}},
title = {{National Strategy for AI (2020)}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/norway-national-strategy-for-artificial-intelligence-2020}},
url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/norway-national-strategy-for-artificial-intelligence-2020},
urldate = {2026-10-27},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 27 October 2026}
}
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No change to this record's tracked fields has been recorded since 15 October 2026, when field-level history began.
Record version 1: Added in the September 2026 global coverage expansion from the official source listed; reviewer to confirm dates, status and scope against the source text. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is National Strategy for AI (2020) in force?
Not yet. National Strategy for AI (2020) has been adopted (14 January 2020).
Is National Strategy for AI (2020) legally binding?
No. National Strategy for AI (2020) is a national strategy; it sets expectations rather than legal requirements, unless another instrument gives it force.
Who does National Strategy for AI (2020) apply to?
Government programme; no obligations on private organisations.
Where is the official text of National Strategy for AI (2020)?
The official text is published by Government of Norway at https://www.regjeringen.no/en/dokumenter/nasjonal-strategi-for-kunstig-intelligens/id2685594/ (National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence). This record links to it and is checked against it.
Disclaimer: informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult a qualified lawyer before acting.