Instruments for a quantum-secure future – how Sweden´s health data can be protected in time

Purpose and goal

Future quantum computers can revolutionize our digital world but also pose a threat to today´s security systems through their ability to break existing asymmetric encryption algorithms for both key negotiation and digital signatures. Protecting Sweden´s digital health data requires a rapid transition to quantum-secure solutions. This project explores how regulations and instruments can drive and facilitate the transition to a quantum-secure ecosystem for health data.

Expected effects and result

The goal is to create the foundation for a quantum-secure ecosystem for health data in Sweden by: - Mapping existing regulations and instruments and identifying legal obstacles. - Developing concrete proposals for new or adapted instruments to facilitate a rapid transition to quantum-secure solutions. - Providing insights and guidance for future strategies in the area.

Planned approach and implementation

The project maps and analyses policy challenges that may arise when planning and implementing quantum-secure solutions to protect sensitive health data, particularly in relation to the national digital health data infrastructure. Using an exploratory policy lab approach, the project will develop and test potential regulatory and policy solutions in a controlled environment, based on a needs analysis to ensure that the development of solutions responds to actual needs.