Citizens will be able to find out whether any of their personal data was accessed without authorisation during the cyberattack on government systems, and which data was affected, through a feature available in the EVO app from 27 November. The information can also be requested directly from the e-Governance Agency, IPN reports.

According to AGE, the feature will be available both in the EVO app and in users’ personal accounts on the evo.gov.md portal. After logging in with an electronic signature, users will be able to check whether their data has been accessed without authorization and which information was involved. The agency notes that users will be able to carry out this check themselves in a secure environment, without submitting a separate request.

Individuals who do not use EVO will be able to request the information by submitting an electronically signed petition via the edemocratie.gov.md platform or by email to [email protected]. Alternatively, the petition may be signed by hand and sent by post or submitted in person at AGE’s headquarters.

AGE notes that petitions will be reviewed within the time limits prescribed by law, and responses will include verified information available at the time of communication. Further information may be provided as the checks are completed.

The cyberattack on government systems took place between October 19 and 23. According to the authorities, the personal data of approximately 450,000 citizens was accessed without authorization, but banking data was not compromised. In response, President Maia Sandu convened the National Security Council, which decided to establish a working group led by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan to develop solutions to address cybersecurity vulnerabilities.