Anna Piperal: What a digital government looks like

Estonia has transformed into a digital society, offering a wide range of online public services. The country emphasizes digital identity, privacy, and data management principles like 'once only' to streamline processes. Estonia uses blockchain for data integrity and has implemented measures to ensure security and transparency. Despite challenges like political polarization, Estonia continues to innovate with initiatives like e-residency and AI-driven services.

What was one of the main challenges Estonia faced after regaining independence?

• High levels of pollution

• Organizational chaos and lack of infrastructure

• Lack of natural resources

• Overpopulation

Which of the following services is NOT mentioned as being available online in Estonia?

• Voting

• Getting married

• Applying for benefits

• Declaring taxes

What is the 'once only' principle in Estonia's digital system?

• Data is shared freely without restrictions

• Data can be stored in multiple places

• The state can ask for the same data multiple times

• Data is collected only once and stored in one place

What is the role of the X-Road platform in Estonia?

• To offer online education services

• To manage Estonia's natural resources

• To connect public sector databases for secure data exchange

• To provide internet access to rural areas

What technology does Estonia use to ensure data integrity?

• Artificial Intelligence

• Blockchain

• Quantum Computing

• Cloud Storage

How does Estonia ensure that no unauthorized data access goes unnoticed?

• By using CCTV cameras

• Through regular audits

• By employing more government officials

• By maintaining log files of all data access

What is a key principle of data ownership in Estonia's digital system?

• The government owns all personal data

• Individuals have no access to their data

• Individuals own their data and can see who accesses it

• Data is owned by private companies

What is a potential downside of Estonia's digital society mentioned in the transcript?

• Increased pollution

• Higher taxes

• Political power struggles

• Lack of internet access

What is the purpose of Estonia's e-residency program?

• To allow non-residents to vote in Estonian elections

• To offer free education to international students

• To enable global citizens to start and manage businesses in Estonia

• To provide free healthcare to non-residents

What measure has Estonia taken to protect its digital assets in case of a physical attack?

• Building underground data centers

• Hiring more cybersecurity experts

• Creating data embassies in other countries

• Storing data on physical hard drives