and workflows adapted to the individual tasks. Among other things, this will be done through consistently differential access to data so that only relevant employees have access to data on citizens and businesses. Data protection will, as far as possible, be incorporated into the design and development of public IT solutions from the very outset. Investing in security comes at a price. However, in an ever-more digital world, data protection is an increasing necessity to ensure that people and businesses have confidence in digital public services. The public sector will work to spread the use of common public security standards. Moreover, the Danish public sector must have a full realistic overview of the current security situation and threat levels with regard to cyber and information security in order to react and initiate preventive measures. Secure digital identities In a globalised world, goods, services and people are increasingly crossing borders, not least between the EU Member States. At the same time, the current refugee crisis means that authorities and administrations in Denmark will have to deal with a large number of foreign citizens without a Danish or European ID number. Correct digital identities are required for citizens and employees of businesses to communicate securely with the authorities and with each other. Therefore, there is an increasing need for certainty about the identity of individuals and 48 SECURITY AND CONFIDENCE MUST BE IN FOCUS AT ALL TIMES businesses in a digital world. Among other things, there is a need for a common method and stricter process with regard to issuing digital identities such as NemID to foreign individuals and businesses in Denmark. This will ensure that individuals can receive the correct benefits, that businesses can report correct data such as VAT returns, etc. Moreover, a better overview can prevent Danes and foreigners from receiving benefits they are not entitled to after moving away from Denmark. Similarly, there is a challenge with regard to ensuring the right level of security in ID solutions targeted at children and young people who are not old enough to have a NemID. They should be able to navigate securely online and log on to relevant digital solutions, for example in connection with school. on. Individuals and businesses unable to use digital self-service solutions must be given the opportunity to surrender digital power of attorney to another trusted party, and it should also be possible to provide digital consent. The major common solutions, NemID, NemLog-in and Digital Post, will all be put up for tender in the years to come. This will be a good occasion to develop and rethink the solutions in order to meet the future needs for security, digital identities, rights management, communication, user-friendliness and accessibility. As of 2018, digital identity (such as NemID) must be usable in all public sector digital solutions in all EU Member States. For example, a Danish student will be able to use a NemID in connection with an application to study abroad. Moreover, a foreign employee in Denmark will be able to log on to a Danish self-service solution (to apply for a tax card, for example) with the digital identity solution of his/her own country. Ongoing development of common solutions The public sector has an important task in making available central solutions to citizens and businesses that enable safe and secure digital communication and interacti- SECURITY AND CONFIDENCE MUST BE IN FOCUS AT ALL TIMES 49