Cybersecurity units and institutions supervised by the Polish Minister of Digital Affairs
Publication date: August 22, 2025
The Polish Ministry of Digital Affairs is responsible for creating and implementing state policy in the areas of computerization, telecommunications, and digital security. It conducts activities aimed at modernizing public administration by implementing modern technological solutions and supporting investments in the digital sector. Its goal is to simplify contacts between citizens and businesses with the administration and increase the efficiency of public services. The ministry is also responsible for developing personal data protection policies, expanding digital services, and eliminating barriers to accessing technology. It manages key state registers, such as the PESEL (Polish National Identification Number), ID cards, identity documents, and vehicle and driver records. It oversees electronic identification systems and trust services, enabling citizens to safely use e-government. The ministry implements Poland’s international commitments in the field of digitalization and participates in shaping EU digital policy. Additionally, it oversees the activities of the President of the Office of Electronic Communications, ensuring the sustainability and development of the telecommunications market. All these activities aim to ensure a modern, innovation-friendly, and user-friendly digital state. The Minister of Digital Affairs supervises the Central Information Technology Centre, the Institute of Telecommunications, the Scientific and Academic Computer Network in Warsaw and the IDEAS Research Institute.
