Jurisdiction Republic of Poland | Parent department Council of Ministers | |
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Formed 7 December 2015 (2015-12-07) Preceding agency Ministry of Administration and Digitization Headquarters ul. Królewska 27, Warsaw Agency executives Anna Streżyńska, Minister of Digital Affairs
Karol Okoński, Under-Secretary of State
Piotr Woźny, Under-Secretary of State
Michał Widelski, General Director | ||
The Ministry of Digital Affairs (Polish: Ministerstwo Cyfryzacji) is a ministry of the Polish Government founded in December 2015. Split from the Ministry of Administration and Digitization, the Ministry is responsible for matters regarding development in the cyber sphere for Poland. The current Minister of Digital Affairs is Anna Streżyńska.
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Responsibilities
The Ministry of Digital Affairs are to develop infrastructure related to broadband, to support the creation of web content in Poland and electronic services. It also promotes digital awareness among Polish citizens.
The Ministry is responsible for thirteen departments which help achieve the goals of the ministry.
Minister's Office
The Office of the Minister of Digital Affairs provides parliamentary, governmental and protocol support for the minister and other members of leadership within the Ministry. The Office is also responsible for co-ordinating international trips and visits and helps to organise European and international events relating to Digital Affairs. It also liaises with other EU institutions and international organisations.
The Office also provides analytical and communications to support other departments in the Ministry. It also is responsible for all co-ordination of internet and social media communications with the public.
Department of Telecommunication
The Department of Telecommunication is responsible for legal matters relating to telecommunication and the development of networks and services. It is also responsible for the execution and implementation of the Polish National Broadband Plan.