Connecting Digital Services
08/10/24 | All Guidelines and Documentation | C. Choosing the right technologyIntroduction
Connecting Digital Services (CDS) is an initiative that brings together Software as a Service (SaaS) applications to streamline the development and operation of government digital services in Cyprus. By applying common policies, standards, and principles, CDS promotes uniformity across various governmental services, ensuring efficiency and reducing costs in both time and implementation.
Identity and Digital Signatures
CY Login
CY Login serves as the identity management system for both citizens and organizations requiring access to government digital services. A robust and secure digital identity is key to delivering user-centred, reliable services. This system ensures that the identity verification process is seamless and user-friendly, fostering trust and ease of access.
CY Sign
This system acts as a signing broker, enabling individuals who hold an electronic ID (eID) to sign documents through government services. With eIDAS-compliant qualified signatures, CY Sign ensures that these digital signatures are legally valid across all European Union Member States, further enhancing the credibility and convenience of government interactions.
Integration and Data Sharing
CY Connect
In alignment with the “Once Only” principle, CY Connect facilitates data exchange between interconnected government systems. Citizens and organizations can provide their data once, and it will be used seamlessly across services. This integration promotes smoother transactions, reduces bureaucracy, and enhances the overall efficiency of government services.
Payments
CY Pay
A key component of digital government services, CY Pay allows users to make secure payments for government transactions online. In addition to accepting traditional debit and credit cards, CY Pay will soon enable bank transfer options, ensuring flexibility and ease for citizens during their interactions with government services.
Notifications
CY Notify
Designed to facilitate direct communication, CY Notify allows government services to send SMS and email notifications to users. Whether for individual or bulk messaging, this system is an easy, cost-effective solution for informing citizens about important updates, deadlines, or service notifications.
For more details or technical assistance, feel free to contact the support team at cds-support@dits.dmrid.gov.cy.
