Indenrigs- og Sundhedsministeriet

Denmark · owned by Government of Denmark (Denmark) · sum.dk · 23 vendors

The Danish Ministry of Interior and Health is a government ministry responsible for health policy, healthcare system administration, and interior affairs including municipal and regional governance. The ministry oversees various health agencies and implements national health initiatives including cancer care plans and psychiatric services.

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Last updated 2026-09-18 · revision 113

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Migration Readiness: 4/10

Assessed by AI based on technology stack characteristics (cloud-native vs legacy, containerization, microservices), regulatory environment, data residency requirements, financial stability, and vendor lock-in risks. The score ranges from 0-10, where higher scores indicate better readiness for technology migration.

Indenrigs- og Sundhedsministeriet demonstrates low to medium migration readiness, primarily due to the inherent complexity of its operational context. The most significant challenge lies in its internal tech stack, which comprises deeply integrated national infrastructure components such as MedCom, eSundhed, Fælles Medicinkort, NemID/MitID, and Sundhedsdatastyrelsen data infrastructure. Migrating or re-architecting these critical, interconnected systems would be a monumental and high-risk undertaking, likely requiring extensive re-engineering rather than simple lift-and-shift approaches. The provided data does not explicitly mention cloud-native architectures, containerization, or microservices, suggesting a more traditional, potentially monolithic system landscape. Furthermore, the ministry faces extremely strict data residency requirements under Danish law and EU regulations, mandating government and health data storage within the EU/EEA, and potentially within Denmark itself. This severely limits choices for cloud providers and regions, significantly increasing the complexity, cost, and legal overhead of any cloud migration. The regulatory environment, with mandatory and high-risk GDPR and NIS2 Directive compliance, adds another layer of complexity. Any migration strategy must meticulously ensure continued adherence to these regulations, particularly concerning data transfers and cybersecurity, which will require extensive planning and validation. Regarding vendor relationships, the data states 'Total Vendors: 0' but also lists 'Total Services: 52' and diverse 'Vendor HQ Countries'. Assuming external vendors exist, the 'Vendor Lock-in Risk: Unknown' is a notable weakness, as unassessed dependencies could complicate migration planning and execution. While the ministry's stable financial growth provides the capacity to fund a significant migration effort, the technical, regulatory, and data residency hurdles are substantial, making a rapid or straightforward migration highly improbable. The existing 'Digital Health Strategy' and 'Personalised Medicine Strategy' indicate a strategic focus on digitalization, which could provide a framework for modernization, but these do not inherently simplify the underlying migration challenges.

Compliance

10 in-scope frameworks identified; showing 3.

GDPR (source) — Partially Compliant

As a public authority established in the EU (Denmark), the Ministry processes personal data of individuals in the EU and is therefore directly subject to the GDPR.

The Ministry processes large volumes of sensitive personal data, including health data. A breach would have severe consequences for citizens' privacy and trust in the government. The potential for large fines under GDPR is also a significant factor.

Evidence: https://bechbruun.com/expertise/tech-digitalisation-and-cybersecurity/gdpr-and-data-protection/the-danish-data-protection-act, https://www.dlapiperdataprotection.com/?t=law&c=DK, https://gdprhub.eu/Data_Protection_in_Denmark

ISO 27001 (source) — Assessment Required

While not a legal requirement, ISO 27001 is a best-practice framework for information security management that is highly relevant for a government ministry handling sensitive health data.

Given the sensitive nature of health data, certification to ISO 27001 would be a strong indicator of a robust information security management system. The lack of certification could be a concern for data security.

Danish Public Information Act — Assessment Required

The Danish Public Information Act (Offentlighedsloven) applies to all public authorities in Denmark and governs public access to documents and information held by them.

Failure to comply with this act could result in legal challenges and criticism from the public and media, undermining the Ministry's commitment to transparency. It is a cornerstone of Danish open government.

Evidence: https://www.retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2013/606, https://lex.dk/offentlighed_-_offentlighed_i_forvaltningen, https://danskelove.dk/offentlighedsloven/10, https://ufm.dk/english/processing-of-personal-data/requests-for-access-to-documents/, https://www.offentlighedsportalen.dk/soeg, https://medarbejdere.au.dk/en/administration/hr/administrative-law-principles

Financials

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Financial Resilience Score: 9/10

As a Danish government ministry, Indenrigs- og Sundhedsministeriet enjoys exceptionally high financial resilience because approximately 97% of its departmental income is state appropriation (bevilling) via §16 of the Finance Act. Counterparty and credit risk is effectively that of the Danish sovereign state, which carries a top-tier credit standing. The ministry also maintains a substantial buffer with accumulated wage-cap savings of DKK 410.3M in 2023 and loan-frame utilization dropping from 81.4% in 2022 to 20.7% in 2023, indicating strong liquidity headroom. However, the department has shown some operational stress in the most recent reported year, moving from a small DKK 3.2M deficit in 2022 to a DKK 21.9M deficit in 2023, driven by post-merger relocation costs to Slotsholmsgade 10-12, higher rent and building maintenance costs, and a structural DKK 18.3M overrun in the Pharmaceutical Injury Compensation scheme (§16.11.27). These are being addressed via Finanslov 2024. Additionally, the ministry has been reorganized repeatedly, most recently on 3 June 2026 into 'Sundheds- og Kirkeministeriet,' introducing structural continuity risk. On the administered side, the ministry channels over DKK 265B in transfers to regions and municipalities, and faces ongoing programmatic pressure from healthcare demand (waiting times, psychiatry) that will keep spending pressure high.

Key strengths: 97% of departmental income from state appropriation, Backed by Danish sovereign credit, Accumulated wage-cap savings of DKK 410.3M (2023), Loan-frame utilization reduced from 81.4% to 20.7% (2022-2023), Positive equity of DKK 159.6M (2023), Administers over DKK 265B in annual transfers

Risk factors: Operating deficit widened from DKK 3.2M to DKK 21.9M (2022-2023), Post-merger relocation and building cost increases, Structural overrun in Pharmaceutical Injury Compensation scheme, Repeated ministerial reorganizations (most recently 3 June 2026), Persistent healthcare system demand pressure (psychiatry waiting times), FX exposure on USD-denominated WHO contribution

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