Name in original language
Frie Data
Initiative overview
The Danish Agency for Governmental IT Services (SIT) runs a cloud service specifically for government bodies. This service provides a secure, nationally hosted platform that meets the needs of public institutions requiring reliable access to data while ensuring it stays within Danish borders for legal and privacy reasons. It helps agencies share and manage data efficiently and safely.
The service’s main goal is to offer a shared digital platform where government agencies can host and distribute data. It is used for important functions such as distributing open meteorological data and supporting the National Data Portal, a central hub for government data. By centralizing these services, the cloud reduces costs, improves collaboration, and enhances data availability for public use.
Hosted entirely in Denmark, the cloud operates as a community resource shared among various government users but with strong security and control measures. The platform is provided by the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) at https://www.dmi.dk/frie-data, while SIT oversees the infrastructure and customer support.
