National Identification Document (NID) (ME0057)
Overview
At-a-Glance
Action Plan: Montenegro Action Plan 2018-2020
Action Plan Cycle: 2018
Status: Active
Institutions
Lead Institution: the Ministry for Public Administration (MPA) the Ministry for Interior (MoI) the Ministry of Finance (MoF) the Agency for Personal Data Protection and Free Access to Information
Support Institution(s): NA
Policy Areas
Access to Justice, E-Government, JusticeIRM Review
IRM Report: Montenegro Design Report 2018-2020
Starred: Pending IRM Review
Early Results: Pending IRM Review
Design i
Verifiable: Yes
Relevant to OGP Values: Pending IRM Review
Implementation i
Completion: Pending IRM Review
Description
National Identification Document (NID)
Commencement and completion dates: January 2019 - August 2020
Responsible institution
the Ministry for Public Administration (MPA) the Ministry for Interior (MoI) the Ministry of Finance (MoF) the Agency for Personal Data Protection and Free Access to Information
The issue at stake The NID introduction should provide Montenegrin citizens with easier access to public e-services for citizens and businesses, and all other e-services provided in Montenegro, respecting information safety and personal data protection principles, which will, in turn, increase trust in the work of the public administration. General aim is to gradually provide a user-friendly, efficient and safe system for physical and digital identity verification, which will in turn boost the development of e-government and the digital society.
Commitment The main assumption for the NID introduction is the adoption of the National Identity Scheme, and putting in place the legal framework to govern citizen identification number, that may be used in future as an identifier and which must assure personal data protection while ensuring transparency in sharing information of public relevance.
How will it help address the issue
Main advantages of having the National Identity Scheme in place: · provision and legal regulation of digital identity for easier exercise of rights and corresponding duties; · access to public services and protection of individual rights (access to basic social services, such as education, healthcare and social benefits, etc.) using digital identity; · ensure proper use of sensitive information and control of individuals over their personal data and the way they are used.
Its relevance to OGP values
This commitment will work towards boosting the transparency of public administration, facilitating access to e-services, and connecting the services provide by various state and local level authorities. Sector-level bodies are highly responsible for the operation and security of such a system, and preventing any threats to government and private functions relying on the identification scheme. The NID responds to the citizen needs raised through various participatory tools in shaping Government policies, striving for cost-effective and efficient citizen-oriented service delivery. This commitment corresponds to open standards for better access to public services and data held by administration authorities. Moreover, having NID in place will boost interoperability among public registers by creating accessible and safe web-based service delivery platforms.
Additional information
Compatibility with SDGs Reference to SDG 16: ‘Pease, Justice and Strong Institutions 16.9 – By 2030 provide legal identity for all including birth registration. 16.10 – Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements. The introduction of e-ID is a growing trend in EU Member States, with many of them already introducing or deciding to introduce multifunctional ID cards. These efforts facilitate the legal and political development of the EU aimed at improving the e-services provided at the EU level.
BUDGET
€500,000 (MPA)
Actions with verifiable results and implementation dates
Purchase of the system for introducing the NID (MOI and MPA) – €200,000 - the Working Team for NID process coordination established - Tenders launched for procuring new personal documents aligned with the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on strengthening the security of identity cards November 2018 December 2019
National Identity Scheme’s conceptual architecture and design relying on unique NID (MPA) – €100,000 - National Identity Scheme’s conceptual architecture and design relying on unique NID developed
Holding expert panels for counselling authorities and citizens on benefits from data integration and sharing, and on the ways how authorities use collected data and protect personal data (MPA in collaboration with the MoI and the Agency for Personal Data Protection and Free Access to Information) - Three panels held - At least 30 participants per each panel - Reports on panels held posted on the MPA sub-portal - Press clipping
February 2019 August 2020
Development and issuance of multifunctional e-ID to citizens (MPA) – €200,000 - The tendering process for purchasing new IDs in line with the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on strengthening the security of identity cards completed
December 2019 August 2020
Point of contact
Responsible person in the implementing entity Bojana Bajić, MPA
Title/Department The Directorate for e-Government and Information Safety
e-mail / phone bojana.bajic@MPA.gov.me
IRM Midterm Status Summary
1. National Identification Document (NID)
Language of the commitment as it appears in the action plan:
“The main assumption for the NID introduction is the adoption of the National Identity Scheme, and putting in place the legal framework to govern citizen identification number, that may be used in future as an identifier and which must assure personal data protection while ensuring transparency in sharing information of public relevance.”
Milestones:
1.1. Purchase of the system for introducing the NID
1.2. National Identity Scheme s conceptual architecture and design relying on unique NID
1.3. Holding expert panels for counseling authorities and citizens on benefits from data integration and sharing, and on the ways how authorities use collected data and protect personal data
1.4. Development and issuance of multifunctional e-ID to citizens
Start Date: November 2018
End Date: August 2020
Context and Objectives
This commitment aims to introduce a National Identification Document (NID) and adopt a corresponding National Identity Scheme. The purpose of the new NID is to increase efficiency and safety in using e-services by providing citizens with unique identification codes for online identification. In addition to the introduction of the NID, the commitment also calls for the government to hold three expert panels to discuss best practices on using citizens’ data while protecting personal data. The commitment’s activities are verifiable and measurable, such as the expert panels under Milestone 1.3.
This commitment is not directly relevant to OGP values, despite the commitment costing almost two-thirds of Montenegro’s overall OGP budget. Although Ministry of Public Administration (MPA) representatives noted the importance of decreasing falsification and misuse of identities in public services, [1] the implementation of new NIDs would not directly lead to the government disclosing more information to the public. Moreover, the commitment does not increase opportunities for the public to inform or influence decisions and policies, and it does not directly address the accountability of public officials.
According to a representative from the State Secretary of the MPA, the introduction of the NID could significantly improve public service delivery in Montenegro by facilitating access to e-services and connecting the services provided by various state and local authorities. [2] Furthermore, most public services in Montenegro are currently facilitated offline because of poor connectivity and inaccuracy of state and local databases. Therefore, the commitment is an important but preliminary step. However, while a new NID might modernize public administration services, it will not change any rights or obligations of citizens, nor will it automatically introduce any further services.
Next steps
The IRM does not recommend carrying it forward to the next action plan unless additional elements of transparency, participation, or public accountability are added. However, this commitment could be continued as part of Montenegro’s Public Administration Reform Strategy.
[1] Representatives of Ministry of Public Administration, interview by IRM researcher, 13 Jun. 2019.
[2] State Secretary of Ministry of Public Administration (OGP Contact Point and Deputy Chair), interview by IRM researcher, 10 Sept. 2019.
Commitments
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National Identification Document (NID)
ME0057, 2018, Access to Justice
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e-Democracy
ME0058, 2018, E-Government
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Proactive Publication of Information
ME0059, 2018, Access to Information
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Efficient Collection of Administrative Fees
ME0060, 2018, Access to Justice
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Electronic Tax Returns
ME0061, 2018, E-Government
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Improved Anticorruption Policies
ME0062, 2018, Access to Information
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Non-Governmental Participation in the Privatisation Council
ME0001, 2012, Public Participation
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Establishment of Electronic Enterprise Registration
ME0002, 2012, E-Government
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Merging of Inspectorates and Extracting Them from Ministries and Administration Authorities
ME0003, 2012, Private Sector
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Implementation of New Building Permit Legislation
ME0004, 2012, Private Sector
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Establishment of Special Body to Support Investment and Development Projects
ME0005, 2012, Private Sector
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Create e-Register of Licenses
ME0006, 2012, E-Government
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Adopt Regulations for Registry Maintenance
ME0007, 2012, Legislation & Regulation
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Development of an Action Plan with Measures to Improve Regulatory Framework in Montenegro
ME0008, 2012, Legislation & Regulation
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Quarterly Evaluation of Implementation of That Action Plan
ME0009, 2012, Legislation & Regulation
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Train Civil Servants in RIA
ME0010, 2012, Capacity Building
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Apply RIA in Preparation of the Work Programme of the Government
ME0011, 2012, Legislation & Regulation
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‘Full RIA’ Is Implemented for All Laws
ME0012, 2012, Legislation & Regulation
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Employment of Foreigners Reform
ME0013, 2012, Citizenship & Immigration
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Concessions and Public-Private Partnership: Regulatory Framework
ME0014, 2012, Legislation & Regulation
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Concessions and Public-Private Partnership: Regulation on Procedure
ME0015, 2012, Legislation & Regulation
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Affirm and Advance Existing Functions of the E-Government Portal
ME0016, 2012, E-Government
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e-Government Portal: More Complex Electronic Services Available at the Portal and Acceptance of Electronic Documentation
ME0017, 2012, E-Government
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e-Government Portal: Enable Citizens to Have an Active e-Participation in Creation of Laws and Other Strategic Documents
ME0018, 2012, E-Government
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Established Online Platform for e-Petitions
ME0019, 2012, E-Government
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e-Petitions: Online Platform Is Made Fully Efficient
ME0020, 2012, E-Government
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Southeast Europe Regional Forum
ME0021, 2012, Capacity Building
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Public Consultations
ME0022, 2012, Public Participation
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Direct Contact with Non-Governmental Organisations
ME0023, 2012, Civic Space
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Systems to Improve Direct Contact with Citizens
ME0024, 2012, Public Participation
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Free Access to Information
ME0025, 2012, Access to Information
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Plain Administrative Language
ME0026, 2012, Capacity Building
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Preventing Conflicts of Interest: Raising Public Awareness
ME0027, 2012, Anti-Corruption
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Preventing Conflicts of Interest: Training for Public Officers and Public Campaigns
ME0028, 2012, Anti-Corruption
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Preventing Conflicts of Interest: Political Independency of the Commission for Prevention of the Conflict of Interest
ME0029, 2012, Anti-Corruption
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Strengthening Integrity
ME0030, 2012, Anti-Corruption
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Application of Code of Ethics: Establish an Ethical Board, as an Independent Body
ME0031, 2012, Anti-Corruption
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Application of Code of Ethics: Code of Ethics Training for Civil Servants
ME0032, 2012, Anti-Corruption
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Application of Code of Ethics: Ensure Application of the Code of Ethics Through Operation of Disciplinary Bodies and Periodic Check
ME0033, 2012, Anti-Corruption
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Application of Code of Ethics: Strengthen Tax Administration and Customsadministration Internal Control Mechanisms
ME0034, 2012, Anti-Corruption
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Transparency of Criteria for Employment, Bonuses, and Promotion in the Public Sector
ME0035, 2012, Anti-Corruption
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Reporting on Unpermitted Building Construction
ME0036, 2012, Infrastructure & Transport
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Protection of Persons Reporting Corruption
ME0037, 2012, Anti-Corruption
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Procurement Corruption: Help Desk
ME0038, 2012, Anti-Corruption
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Procurement Corruption: Regulation and Awareness-Raising
ME0039, 2012, Anti-Corruption
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Establishing Central Public Procurement Bodies
ME0040, 2012, Anti-Corruption
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Electronic Public Procurement System
ME0041, 2012, Anti-Corruption
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Budget Transparency: Amend the Organic Law on Budget with Precise Deadlines and Specific Fiscal Rules
ME0042, 2012, Fiscal Openness
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Budget Transparency: Presentation of the Annual Budget and Its Revisions in a Visually Comprehensible and Simple Manner
ME0043, 2012, Fiscal Openness
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Budget Transparency: Identify and Develop Performance Indicators
ME0044, 2012, Fiscal Openness
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Budget Transparency: Amend the Chart of Accounts to Improve the Expenditure Control
ME0045, 2012, Fiscal Openness
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Budget Transparency: Improve Cooperation Between the Internal Audit System and State Audit Institution
ME0046, 2012, Fiscal Openness
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Combatting All Forms of Discrimination: Carry Out Activities Defined in the Signed Memorandum of Cooperation with the NGOs
ME0047, 2012, Civic Space
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Combatting All Forms of Discrimination: Trainings for Police Officers for Professional Conduct with LGBT Persons
ME0048, 2012, Capacity Building
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Combatting All Forms of Discrimination: Trainings for Police Officers Related to Disabled Persons
ME0049, 2012, Capacity Building
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Combatting All Forms of Discrimination: Free-Up Public Traffic Areas Used by Disabled. Define Procedures for Control of Passengers & Vehicles
ME0050, 2012, Human Rights
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Combatting All Forms of Discrimination: Adjust the Security Centre in Accordance with Disabled Persons’ Needs and Appoint a Contact Person
ME0051, 2012, Human Rights
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Improving Media Freedoms
ME0052, 2012, Civic Space
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
ME0053, 2012, Private Sector
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Support to CSR in Montenegro
ME0054, 2012, Private Sector
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Organisation of Workshops on Corporate Social Responsibility
ME0055, 2012, Capacity Building
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Development of Manual
ME0056, 2012, Capacity Building