State Digital Policy: Risks and Opportunities

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to study possible risks and opportunities in the field of state digital policy. The primary task in this direction was to study the concepts of ―digitalization‖, ―digital policy‖, ―digital economy‖. The characteristics of risks in the field of digital policy are given. Digital policy is a multifaceted tool that can be used by the State to achieve various social, economic and political goals. In the era of rapid development of information technologies and worldwide digitalization, the topic of digital policy of the state is becoming particularly relevant. This policy area covers a wide range of issues, from electronic interaction with citizens to data protection. On the one hand, digitalization provides a wide range of opportunities: improving the accessibility and quality of public services, increasing transparency and management efficiency, stimulating economic growth and innovation. On the other hand, there is a possibility of cyber attacks, data leaks and the risk of increased government control over citizens. The following areas have been identified, which describe the risks in the field of digital policy: the impact of digitalization on the electorate, electronic and digital government, the impact of digitalization on political socialization and re-socialization, protest in the context of digitalization. An analysis of the state's digital policy in the context of these risks and opportunities allows for a deeper understanding of how digital technologies can be effectively used to maintain a balance between the effectiveness of public administration and the safety of citizens. The possibilities of digital policy are identified in the following areas: electronic and digital government, the impact of digitalization on the electorate, political socialization and protests.