Riigi Infosüsteemi Amet / Estonian Information System Authority

Estonia · Information Technology & Services

Riigi Infosüsteemi Amet (RIA), or the Estonian Information System Authority, is a government agency dedicated to the design, development, and security of Estonia's digital infrastructure. Operating under the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs, RIA plays a crucial role in managing the state internet network, ensuring cybersecurity, and facilitating secure electronic elections. The agency develops and maintains essential e-government infrastructure services and oversees the national state portal, eesti.ee, which provides citizens with vital government information. RIA also coordinates and funds ICT projects through European Union structural funds, enhancing Estonia's digital connectivity and infrastructure as part of the Estonian Digital Agenda 2030 and the Estonian Broadband Plan 2030. RIA's services include cybersecurity management, e-government infrastructure development, and the administration of secure e-elections. The agency collaborates with various stakeholders, including Estonian citizens, government institutions, and EU bodies, to promote digital connectivity and technological advancement throughout the country.