Piret Urb
Head of International Relations, Information System Authority (RIA)
Republic of ESTONIA
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Download The Latest AgendaConference Day Two: Wednesday, 31st July 2019
Wednesday, July 31st, 2019
9:20 AM INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE: How Open Data Enabled Estonia to Become One of the Worlds Most Developed Digital Societies
Estonia’s Open Data Portal provides a single point of access for general public to unrestricted public sector data with the permission to re-use and redistribute such data for both commercial and non-commercial purposes. A platform such as this is being used to access public services, vote, pay taxes and even order prescription medication. This case study will look at the Estonian government’s transition into a fully digital economy, highlighting initiatives such as their X-Roads and e-Card campaign.
- Using blockchain-enabled technology to store data securely
- Maintaining citizen trust through transparent communication strategies
- Determining the best course: Upgrading legacy systems or starting from the bottom up?