Translation and practical advice on AI and the use of interpreters

ClearNord helps public agencies with translation, quality assurance, and clear routines for the use of AI, language tools, and interpreters.

Limited scope. Fixed price is agreed upon before commencement.

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ClearNord helps public bodies put routines, roles, and documentation in place where interpretation, translation, and AI and language tools touch citizen-facing work.

Each assignment has a fixed price, a written, defined scope, and deliverables that can be put to use internally.

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What you can get help with

  • Where is AI or language tools used today?
  • Which documents, data, and languages are affected?
  • What tasks can be handled with approved tools?
  • When is human quality assurance or professional approval required?
  • What needs to be documented for internal control, data privacy, and compliance?
  • How should translation, multilingual guidance, and interpreting needs be differentiated from each other?

Four defined assignments

We will clarify the need together in an initial conversation. You do not need to choose a task in advance.

  • Translation Act-ready 2027

    Fits when
    You use interpreters regularly and need clearer routines for assessing the need for an interpreter, booking interpreters, checking qualifications, and documenting assessments and choices.
    You get this
    Mapping of current practice, routines for assessing and deciding on the use of interpreters, clear division of responsibilities, and assistance in drafting written guidelines pursuant to Section 9 of the Interpreter Act.

    Typically 3 weeks · Fixed price

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  • Risk assessment of AI and language tools

    Fits when
    You are using or considering using AI and language tools, but lack a comprehensive overview of tool usage, data flow, quality control, and responsibility.
    You get this
    Risk register, overview of tool usage, clear division of roles, and a prioritized action plan for the next 30, 60, and 90 days.

    Typically 3–4 weeks · Fixed price

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  • Controlled workflow for multilingual content

    Fits when
    You know which work process you want to improve, and you want to try out a controlled workflow before implementing it on a larger scale or procuring a new solution.
    You get this
    A proven workflow, rules for tool usage, a terminology list, a clear distribution of roles, and documented approval from a subject matter expert.

    Typically 6–8 weeks · Fixed price

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  • Translation and language support

    Fits when
    You need help with translation, review of translated texts, terminology work or quality assurance, either as single assignments or over time.
    You get this
    Fixed routines for receiving and delivering texts, terminology control, quality assurance performed by subject matter experts, and documented approval.

    Single assignment or ongoing agreement · Fixed price is specified in the quote

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A clear basis for the procurement

From 1 July 2026, the Public Procurement Act applies to procurements with an estimated value of at least NOK 500,000 excluding VAT. Below this threshold, the organization's mandates and internal procurement procedures still apply, in addition to the rules on conflict of interest.

ClearNord's standard assignments have a defined scope and a fixed price below this amount limit. Before ordering, you will receive a written offer specifying the scope, deliverables, fixed price, agreement period, and total value including any options. The offer provides you with the basis to evaluate the purchase against internal procedures and existing framework agreements. If the assignment is part of a larger procurement, the value must be assessed as a whole.

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Source: The Government – Changes to the Procurement Regulations

How a mission is carried out

  1. Introductory conversation

    In a no-obligation 30-minute conversation, we will clarify what you need help with, which work process it concerns, and who is responsible on your end.

  2. Proposal for Scope and Fixed Price

    You will receive a written proposal with scope and limitations, deliverables, requirements for your participation, data handling, schedule, and fixed price.

  3. Mapping or implementation

    We conduct agreed-upon interviews, document reviews, workshops, or testing together with your subject matter experts.

  4. Delivery and Decision-Making Meeting

    You receive the agreed deliveries, and we go through findings, recommendations, and prioritized measures together.

  5. Further support as needed

    Introduction, training, further testing, or ongoing language support can be agreed upon as a separate assignment.

Why ClearNord

Specialized in AI and language

ClearNord works with the use of AI and language tools in document and translation work, with an emphasis on data processing, quality assurance, and clear distribution of responsibilities.

Technology selection based on needs

The recommendations are based on the organization's needs and are not limited to one specific AI model, translation engine, or technology vendor.

Experience with translation in the public sector

ClearNord's approach is built on Adam Taha's experience from the state government in Minnesota. There, he established and led the Enterprise Translations Office (ETO), a shared, AI-powered translation service for 25 public agencies with a total of approximately 50,000 employees.

The work is discussed in an OpenAI case study. ETO was also highlighted as an example of AI use in the public sector at the launch of ChatGPT Gov.

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Frameworks and responsibilities

ClearNord provides practical advice on work processes, routines, and responsibilities. The advice does not replace the company's legal assessments.

The assignments do not include legal analyses, a full Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA), technical security audits, procurement or technical implementation of new systems, software development, or the provision of interpretation services. If such needs are identified, we describe them and recommend further follow-up.

The organization is responsible for decisions and formal approval. The Data Protection Officer's role is to provide independent advice and monitor compliance with data protection regulations. The organization's information security function can contribute with assessments of security requirements and risk.

The initial mapping can usually be based on interviews, routine descriptions, agreements, and anonymized or constructed examples. ClearNord therefore generally does not need information about residents or confidential documents in this phase.

If it later becomes necessary to share actual content, we will agree on access, storage, and deletion before the material is shared. If the content includes personal data, the organization will clarify the legal basis for processing, and the parties will clarify their roles under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) before the material is shared. When ClearNord is to process personal data on behalf of the organization, we will enter into a data processing agreement before the processing begins.

The limitations for the individual assignment are described on the assignment page and in the offer.

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Do you want better control over a service area or a work process?

Book a no-obligation 30-minute consultation. Together, we will clarify your needs, who from your organization should participate, and which assignment might be a suitable fit.

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You do not need to send documents or personal data from the business's case processing before the conversation.