privatim, the conference of Swiss data protection commissioners, has published a “Fact sheet for public administration online portals” published. From the Media release:
In the digitized administration, online portals are the interface between the administration and the citizens. Today’s technologies make it possible to offer and use services around the clock. In a new fact sheet, privatim, the Conference of Swiss Data Protection Officers, explains how the privacy of citizens can be protected and the security of their data guaranteed. Using concrete examples, it shows which legal and technical requirements must be followed.
With the publication of the fact sheet for online portals of public administration, privatim makes an important contribution to a data protection-friendly design of resident portals. Far too often, data protection and security concerns are neglected in digitization projects, either because the projects lack the necessary knowledge or because the relevant data protection authorities are not involved in the first place.
Anyone who wants to benefit sustainably from the opportunities of digitization must continuously assess the associated risks and take the necessary safety precautions. The fact sheet Supports public administration in the planning and operation of online portals and shows that, with the appropriate legal and technical measures, it is easily possible to implement citizen-friendly digital solutions in compliance with data protection requirements.