MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Possibilities of strengthening data security within public procurement regulation – E-001462/2025

Question for written answer  E-001462/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Morten Løkkegaard (Renew)

In a rapidly changing world, it is paramount that we do not treat our data security lightly, as we risk exposing our citizens and societies to data-driven threats and surveillance from malign actors. Therefore, we need to strengthen the awareness and legislative framework in this regard, especially concerning the public procurement of data-heavy products such as electric vehicles, drones and the like. Can the Commission, in this regard:

• 1.Confirm that using ‘data security’ as a procurement criterion on a par with economic and environmental criteria is permitted within the current Public Procurement Directive?
• 2.Outline what proposals the Commission envisages to put forward to further strengthen data security with the forthcoming revision of the Public Procurement Directive?
• 3.Outline any further proposals the Commission plans to put forward, in order to strengthen the data security of citizens and societies alike?

Submitted: 9.4.2025