[Script Info] Title: [Events] Format: Layer, Start, End, Style, Name, MarginL, MarginR, MarginV, Effect, Text Dialogue: 0,0:00:00.99,0:00:02.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Almost 30 years ago Dialogue: 0,0:00:02.81,0:00:06.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,my country was facing the need\Nto rebuild everything from scratch. Dialogue: 0,0:00:07.39,0:00:09.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,After years of Soviet occupation, Dialogue: 0,0:00:09.54,0:00:13.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Estonia regained its independence\Nbut we were left with nothing. Dialogue: 0,0:00:13.79,0:00:18.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,No infrastructure,\Nno administration, no legal code. Dialogue: 0,0:00:18.24,0:00:20.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,An organizational chaos. Dialogue: 0,0:00:20.70,0:00:21.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Out of necessity, Dialogue: 0,0:00:21.93,0:00:25.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the state leaders back then\Nhad to make some daring choices. Dialogue: 0,0:00:25.47,0:00:28.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The ones that our country could afford. Dialogue: 0,0:00:28.05,0:00:30.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There was a lot of\Nexperimentation and uncertainty, Dialogue: 0,0:00:30.95,0:00:32.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but also a bit of luck involved, Dialogue: 0,0:00:32.77,0:00:35.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,particularly in the fact\Nthat we could count on a number Dialogue: 0,0:00:35.45,0:00:37.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of brilliant visionaries, Dialogue: 0,0:00:37.03,0:00:39.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,cryptographers and engineers. Dialogue: 0,0:00:40.29,0:00:42.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I was just a kid back then. Dialogue: 0,0:00:42.51,0:00:46.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Today, we are called the most\Ndigital society on earth. Dialogue: 0,0:00:48.15,0:00:49.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'm from Estonia Dialogue: 0,0:00:49.33,0:00:53.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we've been declaring\Ntaxes online since 2001. Dialogue: 0,0:00:53.58,0:00:57.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We have been using digital identity\Nand signature since 2002. Dialogue: 0,0:00:58.33,0:01:01.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We've been voting online since 2005. Dialogue: 0,0:01:01.71,0:01:04.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And for the day, pretty much\Nthe whole range of the public services Dialogue: 0,0:01:05.01,0:01:06.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that you can imagine: Dialogue: 0,0:01:06.54,0:01:11.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,education, police, justice,\Nstarting a company, Dialogue: 0,0:01:11.08,0:01:13.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,applying for benefits,\Nlooking at your health record Dialogue: 0,0:01:13.99,0:01:16.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or challenging a parking ticket, Dialogue: 0,0:01:16.10,0:01:18.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that's everything that is done online. Dialogue: 0,0:01:19.16,0:01:21.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In fact, it's much easier to tell you Dialogue: 0,0:01:21.98,0:01:24.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what are the three things\Nwe cannot yet do online. Dialogue: 0,0:01:25.37,0:01:28.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We have to show up\Nto pick up our ID documents, Dialogue: 0,0:01:28.80,0:01:30.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,get married or divorced, Dialogue: 0,0:01:30.88,0:01:32.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or sell real estate. Dialogue: 0,0:01:32.82,0:01:34.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That's pretty much it. Dialogue: 0,0:01:36.22,0:01:39.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, that's why don't freak out Dialogue: 0,0:01:39.82,0:01:41.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when I tell you that every year Dialogue: 0,0:01:41.97,0:01:45.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I can't wait to start\Ndoing my tax declaration. Dialogue: 0,0:01:45.89,0:01:46.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Laughter) Dialogue: 0,0:01:46.92,0:01:48.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because all I have to do Dialogue: 0,0:01:48.97,0:01:51.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is sit on my couch with a mobile phone, Dialogue: 0,0:01:51.09,0:01:55.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,swipe a few pages with pre-filled data\Non income and deductions, Dialogue: 0,0:01:55.13,0:01:56.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and hit submit. Dialogue: 0,0:01:56.83,0:01:58.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,After three minutes, Dialogue: 0,0:01:58.42,0:02:01.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'm looking at the tax return amount. Dialogue: 0,0:02:01.09,0:02:04.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It actually feels like\Na quite rewarding experience. Dialogue: 0,0:02:05.44,0:02:07.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,No tax advisers, Dialogue: 0,0:02:07.47,0:02:09.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,no collecting receipts, Dialogue: 0,0:02:09.76,0:02:11.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,no doing the math. Dialogue: 0,0:02:12.61,0:02:15.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And have I mentioned\Nthat I have not visited a state office Dialogue: 0,0:02:15.41,0:02:16.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for almost seven years? Dialogue: 0,0:02:18.66,0:02:21.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Indeed, one of the features\Nof the modern life Dialogue: 0,0:02:21.98,0:02:24.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that has no reason to exist anymore Dialogue: 0,0:02:24.21,0:02:27.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,considering technological\Npossibilities of today Dialogue: 0,0:02:27.04,0:02:29.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is the labyrinth of bureaucracy. Dialogue: 0,0:02:29.71,0:02:32.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We've almost gotten rid of it\Ncompletely in Estonia, Dialogue: 0,0:02:32.40,0:02:36.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in an effort coordinated by the government\Nthat has also digitized itself. Dialogue: 0,0:02:36.54,0:02:41.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For instance, Cabinet of ministers work\Nin e-Cabinet is absolutely paperless. Dialogue: 0,0:02:43.36,0:02:46.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The central idea behind this development Dialogue: 0,0:02:46.49,0:02:49.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is transformation of the state role Dialogue: 0,0:02:49.19,0:02:51.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and digitalization of trust. Dialogue: 0,0:02:52.85,0:02:54.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Think about it. Dialogue: 0,0:02:54.13,0:02:57.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In most countries, people\Ndon't trust their governments. Dialogue: 0,0:02:57.100,0:03:01.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And the governments don't trust them back. Dialogue: 0,0:03:01.08,0:03:04.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And all the complicated\Npaper-based formal procedures Dialogue: 0,0:03:04.36,0:03:06.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are supposed to solve that problem. Dialogue: 0,0:03:06.89,0:03:09.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Except that they don't. Dialogue: 0,0:03:09.16,0:03:11.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They just make life more complicated. Dialogue: 0,0:03:12.42,0:03:17.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I believe Estonian experience is showing\Nthat technology can be the remedy Dialogue: 0,0:03:17.14,0:03:18.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for getting the trust back, Dialogue: 0,0:03:18.97,0:03:20.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,while creating an efficient, Dialogue: 0,0:03:20.96,0:03:24.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,user-centric service delivery system, Dialogue: 0,0:03:25.01,0:03:28.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that actively responds to citizens' needs. Dialogue: 0,0:03:29.85,0:03:33.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We did not do it by digitizing\Nbureaucracy as it is. Dialogue: 0,0:03:33.80,0:03:38.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But by rather agreeing on a few\Nstrong, common principles, Dialogue: 0,0:03:38.23,0:03:40.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,redesigning rules and procedures, Dialogue: 0,0:03:40.71,0:03:43.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,getting rid of unnecessary data collection Dialogue: 0,0:03:43.35,0:03:45.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and tasked application, Dialogue: 0,0:03:45.27,0:03:48.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and becoming open and transparent. Dialogue: 0,0:03:48.86,0:03:50.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Let me give you a glimpse Dialogue: 0,0:03:50.27,0:03:53.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,into some of the key e-Estonia\Ndesign principles today. Dialogue: 0,0:03:56.04,0:04:00.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,First, it is essential to guarantee\Nprivacy and confidentiality Dialogue: 0,0:04:00.91,0:04:02.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of data and information. Dialogue: 0,0:04:03.09,0:04:06.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is achieved through\Na strong digital identity Dialogue: 0,0:04:06.67,0:04:08.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that is issued by the state Dialogue: 0,0:04:08.56,0:04:10.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and compatible with everything. Dialogue: 0,0:04:10.68,0:04:13.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In fact, every Estonian has one. Dialogue: 0,0:04:14.01,0:04:18.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The identity is doubled\Nwith a strong digital signature Dialogue: 0,0:04:18.57,0:04:22.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that is accepted, used,\Nand legally binding Dialogue: 0,0:04:22.78,0:04:25.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,both in Estonia and European Union. Dialogue: 0,0:04:26.73,0:04:32.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When the system can properly\Nand securely identify who is using it, Dialogue: 0,0:04:32.12,0:04:37.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,after logging in it will provide access\Nto the personal data of the citizen, Dialogue: 0,0:04:37.06,0:04:40.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and all the public service within one tool Dialogue: 0,0:04:40.84,0:04:44.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and allow to authorize anything\Nby signing digitally. Dialogue: 0,0:04:46.57,0:04:50.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,A second principle,\Nand one of the most transformative, Dialogue: 0,0:04:50.26,0:04:52.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is called "Once only." Dialogue: 0,0:04:53.28,0:04:57.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It means that the state\Ncannot ask for the same data Dialogue: 0,0:04:57.20,0:04:58.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,more than once. Dialogue: 0,0:04:59.07,0:05:02.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Nor can store it in more than one place. Dialogue: 0,0:05:02.93,0:05:04.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For instance, Dialogue: 0,0:05:04.10,0:05:07.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if you've already provided your birth\Nor marital certificate Dialogue: 0,0:05:07.17,0:05:09.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to the population registry, Dialogue: 0,0:05:09.13,0:05:12.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,this is the only place\Nwhere this data is going to be held. Dialogue: 0,0:05:12.07,0:05:16.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And no other institution\Nwill be ever asking for it again. Dialogue: 0,0:05:17.60,0:05:20.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Once only is a very powerful rule, Dialogue: 0,0:05:20.72,0:05:24.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as it defines the whole structure\Nof the data collection in a country. Dialogue: 0,0:05:24.78,0:05:26.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What information is collected, Dialogue: 0,0:05:26.51,0:05:29.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and who is responsible for maintaining it, Dialogue: 0,0:05:29.28,0:05:32.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,making sure we avoid\Ncentralization of data, Dialogue: 0,0:05:32.43,0:05:34.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,duplication of data, Dialogue: 0,0:05:34.20,0:05:37.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and guarantee that it's\Nactually up to date. Dialogue: 0,0:05:38.80,0:05:42.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This distributed approach\Nalso avoids the problem Dialogue: 0,0:05:42.28,0:05:44.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of the single point of failure. Dialogue: 0,0:05:45.07,0:05:48.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But since the data cannot be replicated, Dialogue: 0,0:05:48.24,0:05:50.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or collected more than once, Dialogue: 0,0:05:50.51,0:05:53.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it means that the design\Nhas to keep in mind Dialogue: 0,0:05:53.34,0:05:56.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,secure and robust access\Nto that information at all times Dialogue: 0,0:05:56.89,0:06:00.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so the public institution\Ncan offer a service. Dialogue: 0,0:06:01.19,0:06:05.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is exactly the role\Nof the data exchange platform Dialogue: 0,0:06:05.58,0:06:07.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,called the X-Road, Dialogue: 0,0:06:07.80,0:06:10.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that has been in use since 2001. Dialogue: 0,0:06:11.72,0:06:13.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Just like a highway, Dialogue: 0,0:06:13.40,0:06:17.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it connects public sector\Ndata bases and registries, Dialogue: 0,0:06:17.05,0:06:19.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,local municipalities and businesses, Dialogue: 0,0:06:19.90,0:06:25.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,organizing a real-time secure\Nand regulated data exchange, Dialogue: 0,0:06:25.35,0:06:29.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,saving an auditable trace after each move. Dialogue: 0,0:06:31.50,0:06:34.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Here's a screenshot of a live feed Dialogue: 0,0:06:34.16,0:06:37.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,showing all the requests\Nperformed on the X-Road Dialogue: 0,0:06:37.08,0:06:40.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and all the services\Nthat it actually facilitates. Dialogue: 0,0:06:41.56,0:06:44.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And this is the real picture Dialogue: 0,0:06:44.37,0:06:48.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of all the connections between\Npublic and private sector data bases. Dialogue: 0,0:06:49.01,0:06:50.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,As you can see, Dialogue: 0,0:06:50.19,0:06:52.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there is no central data base whatsoever. Dialogue: 0,0:06:53.81,0:06:57.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Confidentiality and privacy\Nare definitely very important. Dialogue: 0,0:06:57.60,0:06:59.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But in the digital world, Dialogue: 0,0:06:59.52,0:07:02.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,reliability and integrity of information Dialogue: 0,0:07:02.51,0:07:04.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is just critical for operations. Dialogue: 0,0:07:05.55,0:07:06.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For instance, Dialogue: 0,0:07:06.76,0:07:09.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if someone changes\Nyour medical health record, Dialogue: 0,0:07:09.09,0:07:11.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,let's say allergies, Dialogue: 0,0:07:11.10,0:07:13.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,without you or your doctor knowing, Dialogue: 0,0:07:13.71,0:07:15.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,treatment could be deadly. Dialogue: 0,0:07:16.62,0:07:20.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That's why in a digital society\Na system like Estonian one, Dialogue: 0,0:07:20.53,0:07:23.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where there's almost no paper originals, Dialogue: 0,0:07:23.35,0:07:26.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there's almost only digital originals, Dialogue: 0,0:07:26.94,0:07:29.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,integrity of data, Dialogue: 0,0:07:29.07,0:07:31.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,data exchange rules, software components Dialogue: 0,0:07:31.95,0:07:34.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and log files is paramount. Dialogue: 0,0:07:35.58,0:07:40.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We use a form of blockchain\Nthat we invented back in 2007, Dialogue: 0,0:07:40.78,0:07:44.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,way before blockchain even became a thing, Dialogue: 0,0:07:44.17,0:07:48.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to check and guarantee the integrity\Nof data in real time. Dialogue: 0,0:07:49.40,0:07:51.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Blockchain is our auditor Dialogue: 0,0:07:51.78,0:07:55.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and a promise that no access to the data Dialogue: 0,0:07:55.14,0:07:58.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or data manipulation remains unrecorded. Dialogue: 0,0:08:02.08,0:08:06.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Data ownership is another key principle\Nin the design of the system. Dialogue: 0,0:08:07.64,0:08:12.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Aren't you worried by the fact\Nthat governments, tech companies, Dialogue: 0,0:08:12.09,0:08:14.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and other businesses around the world Dialogue: 0,0:08:14.03,0:08:17.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,claim data they've collected\Nabout you theirs, Dialogue: 0,0:08:17.48,0:08:21.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,generally refuse to give access\Nto that information, Dialogue: 0,0:08:21.64,0:08:24.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and often fail to prove how it was used Dialogue: 0,0:08:24.100,0:08:26.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or shared with third parties? Dialogue: 0,0:08:28.35,0:08:32.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I don't know, for me it seems\Nlike a quite disturbing situation. Dialogue: 0,0:08:34.08,0:08:37.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The Estonian system\Nis based on the principle Dialogue: 0,0:08:37.71,0:08:42.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that an individual is the owner\Nof the data collected about him. Dialogue: 0,0:08:42.16,0:08:47.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thus, has an absolute right to know\Nwhat information is collected Dialogue: 0,0:08:47.32,0:08:49.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and who has been accessing it. Dialogue: 0,0:08:50.22,0:08:54.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Every time a policeman, a doctor\Nor any state officer Dialogue: 0,0:08:54.32,0:08:57.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is accessing personal information\Nof the citizens online, Dialogue: 0,0:08:57.93,0:09:02.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,first they only get to access it\Nafter logging in Dialogue: 0,0:09:02.32,0:09:05.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to the information they're authorized\Nto see to do their job. Dialogue: 0,0:09:05.78,0:09:09.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And secondly, every time\Nthey're making requests, Dialogue: 0,0:09:09.82,0:09:12.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,this is saved in a log file. Dialogue: 0,0:09:14.66,0:09:19.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,[unclear] log file is part\Nof the state public services Dialogue: 0,0:09:19.05,0:09:21.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and allows real transparency, Dialogue: 0,0:09:21.30,0:09:26.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,making sure no privacy violation\Nwill remain unnoticed to the citizen. Dialogue: 0,0:09:28.02,0:09:31.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, of course, this is only\Na simplified summary Dialogue: 0,0:09:31.69,0:09:36.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of all the design principles\Nthat e-Estonia is built on. Dialogue: 0,0:09:37.92,0:09:40.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And now, government is building up Dialogue: 0,0:09:41.45,0:09:45.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to get ready for use\Nof artificial intelligence Dialogue: 0,0:09:45.49,0:09:49.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and building a whole new generation\Nof public services, Dialogue: 0,0:09:49.24,0:09:50.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,proactive services, Dialogue: 0,0:09:50.90,0:09:52.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that would activate seamlessly Dialogue: 0,0:09:52.70,0:09:55.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,based on different life situations\Nthat people might be in, Dialogue: 0,0:09:56.01,0:10:00.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,such as childbirth, unemployment\Nor starting a business. Dialogue: 0,0:10:03.27,0:10:04.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, of course, Dialogue: 0,0:10:04.46,0:10:07.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,running a digital society\Nwith no paper backup Dialogue: 0,0:10:07.88,0:10:09.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,can be an issue, right? Dialogue: 0,0:10:10.40,0:10:13.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Even though we trust\Nour systems to be solid, Dialogue: 0,0:10:13.47,0:10:18.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but one can never be too cautious\Nas we experienced back in 2007, Dialogue: 0,0:10:18.79,0:10:22.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when the first cyber incident happened, Dialogue: 0,0:10:22.59,0:10:25.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and it literally blocked\Npart of our networks, Dialogue: 0,0:10:25.34,0:10:28.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,making access to the services\Nimpossible for hours. Dialogue: 0,0:10:29.58,0:10:30.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We survived. Dialogue: 0,0:10:31.27,0:10:36.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But this event put cyber security\Nat the very top of agenda, Dialogue: 0,0:10:36.50,0:10:40.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,both in terms of strengthening\Nthe platform and backing it up. Dialogue: 0,0:10:41.96,0:10:46.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So how do you back up\Na country-wide system in a small state Dialogue: 0,0:10:46.54,0:10:48.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where everything is super close? Dialogue: 0,0:10:49.49,0:10:53.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Well for instance,\Nyou can export copy of the data Dialogue: 0,0:10:53.78,0:10:55.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,outside the country territory Dialogue: 0,0:10:55.92,0:10:59.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to an extraterritorial\Nspace of an embassy. Dialogue: 0,0:11:00.52,0:11:03.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Today, we have those data embassies Dialogue: 0,0:11:03.86,0:11:08.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that are holding of the most critical\Ndigital assets of Estonia, Dialogue: 0,0:11:08.34,0:11:11.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,guaranteeing continuity of operations, Dialogue: 0,0:11:11.41,0:11:12.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,protection of our data, Dialogue: 0,0:11:12.97,0:11:15.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and most importantly, our sovereignty. Dialogue: 0,0:11:16.26,0:11:20.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Even in case of a physical attack\Non our territory. Dialogue: 0,0:11:22.04,0:11:24.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Some of you might be thinking by now, Dialogue: 0,0:11:24.03,0:11:25.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where are the downsides? Dialogue: 0,0:11:27.08,0:11:29.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Well, going all digital Dialogue: 0,0:11:29.58,0:11:34.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is administratively, and let's be honest,\Nfinancially more efficient. Dialogue: 0,0:11:34.86,0:11:37.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Interfacing primarily\Nwith computer systems, Dialogue: 0,0:11:37.55,0:11:40.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,might create an impression\Nthat the human factor, Dialogue: 0,0:11:40.36,0:11:42.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,elected politicians, Dialogue: 0,0:11:42.19,0:11:44.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and participating in democratic processes Dialogue: 0,0:11:44.17,0:11:46.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is somehow less important. Dialogue: 0,0:11:47.06,0:11:48.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And there are also some people Dialogue: 0,0:11:48.90,0:11:51.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who feel threatened\Nby pervasive technology Dialogue: 0,0:11:51.46,0:11:53.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that might make their skills obsolete. Dialogue: 0,0:11:55.69,0:11:58.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So all in all, unfortunately, Dialogue: 0,0:11:58.09,0:12:00.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,running a country on a digital platform Dialogue: 0,0:12:00.03,0:12:03.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,has not saved us\Nfrom political power struggles Dialogue: 0,0:12:03.80,0:12:06.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and polarization in the society, Dialogue: 0,0:12:06.43,0:12:08.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as we have seen in the last elections. Dialogue: 0,0:12:09.01,0:12:11.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Well, until there are humans involved. Dialogue: 0,0:12:13.93,0:12:15.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,One last question. Dialogue: 0,0:12:16.65,0:12:19.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If everything is location-independent Dialogue: 0,0:12:19.08,0:12:22.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I can access all of the services\Nfrom anywhere in the world, Dialogue: 0,0:12:22.77,0:12:25.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,why cannot others tap\Ninto some of these services, Dialogue: 0,0:12:25.85,0:12:28.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,even if they don't reside\Nwithin Estonian borders? Dialogue: 0,0:12:30.01,0:12:31.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Five years ago, Dialogue: 0,0:12:31.49,0:12:35.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we launched a governmental start-up\Ncalled e-Residency program Dialogue: 0,0:12:35.87,0:12:39.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that for the day joins\Ntens of thousands of people. Dialogue: 0,0:12:40.43,0:12:45.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,These are businessmen and women\Nfrom 136 different countries, Dialogue: 0,0:12:45.74,0:12:48.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who established their\Nbusinesses digitally, Dialogue: 0,0:12:48.86,0:12:51.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who do their banking online, Dialogue: 0,0:12:51.48,0:12:57.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and who run their companies virtually\Nover e-Estonia platform, Dialogue: 0,0:12:57.43,0:13:01.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,within European Union legal framework, Dialogue: 0,0:13:01.11,0:13:04.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,using an e-identity card similar to mine Dialogue: 0,0:13:04.88,0:13:08.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and all of that\Nfrom anywhere in the world. Dialogue: 0,0:13:09.62,0:13:13.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The Estonian system\Nis location-independent Dialogue: 0,0:13:13.19,0:13:14.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and user-centric. Dialogue: 0,0:13:14.89,0:13:19.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It prioritizes inclusiveness,\Nopenness and reliability. Dialogue: 0,0:13:20.04,0:13:23.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It puts security\Nand transparency at its center. Dialogue: 0,0:13:24.28,0:13:28.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And the data into the hands\Nof the rightful owner, Dialogue: 0,0:13:28.20,0:13:30.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the person they refer to. Dialogue: 0,0:13:30.72,0:13:32.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Don't take my word for it. Dialogue: 0,0:13:32.69,0:13:33.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Try it. Dialogue: 0,0:13:34.35,0:13:35.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thank you. Dialogue: 0,0:13:35.53,0:13:40.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Applause)