The right to “cybersecurity” in the context of the right to good administration (e-government)

Abstract

The aim of this article is to show how the development of new technologies affects the current policies of public administrations to ensure cybersecurity.  It should be noted that public administration has been recognised as a key service sector under the NIS2 directive, which implies the need for changes in the development or improvement of cybersecurity policies, the implementation of appropriate organisational and legal measures, the strengthening of digital competences of employees and technological changes. The article outlines the positive and negative aspects regarding the transformation of the public administration's operating model due to the introduction of legislation on computerisation and cybersecurity. The article emphasises that the right to “cybersecurity” is now a key determinant of the right to good administration (e-government), a value subject to special legal protection.