Key takeaway: Municipalities must comply with the requirements of the Network and Information Systems Security Act and implement appropriate security measures.
The Network and Information Systems Security Act presents municipalities with new compliance requirements. The article addresses the scope and implementation of the law for municipal institutions.
The Network and Information Systems Security Act (NIS Act) sets minimum standards for IT security in critical infrastructure and essential services. Municipalities, as municipal infrastructure operators, fall under the provisions of the law and must implement them.
For compliance officers, this means in practical terms: Municipalities must conduct a risk analysis of their information systems, establish appropriate security measures and document them. Depending on whether they are classified as critical infrastructure or important entities, the requirements vary in scope and level of detail.
Practical implementation requires systematic inventory of IT systems, introduction of access controls, encryption of sensitive data, and processes for security incidents. In addition, municipalities must regularly review their IT security and designate responsible parties for implementation.
Source: news.google.com · Published 9 July 2026
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