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CAD. Digitalization of Public Administration Competent Authority: AgID - Agency for Digital Italy. Deadline: Ongoing compliance

Last updated: 13/03/2026

Key Points

  • Citizens' digital rights
  • Interoperability among public administrations (PDND)
  • IT security and data protection
  • Digital services and SPID
  • Digital transformation and innovation

What is CAD and how does it apply to Public Administration?

CAD. Digitalization of Public Administration Competent Authority: AgID - Agency for Digital Italy. Legal Basis: Legislative Decree 82/2005 (and subsequent amendments). Deadline: Ongoing compliance

Who in the Public Administration sector must comply with CAD?

CAD. Municipalities, regions, ministries and public bodies 20-5000 employees. For Medium enterprises (50–249 employees) in the Public Administration sector, CAD compliance requires specific attention to: Key Requirements: Citizens' digital rights; Interoperability among public administrations (PDND); IT security and data protection.

Penalties for non-compliance with CAD

Penalties: Managerial liability + administrative penalties. Important: The CAD compliance deadline is approaching. Do not wait to start your assessment.

How to start your CAD compliance journey

Check your CAD compliance for free. ComplyDev's AI-powered assessment analyses your Public Administration company against 111+ EU regulations in 20 minutes — no registration, no credit card. Key Requirements: Citizens' digital rights; Interoperability among public administrations (PDND); IT security and data protection.

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  • Check your CAD compliance for free. ComplyDev's AI-powered assessment analyses your Public Administration company against 111+ EU regulations in 20 minutes — no registration, no credit card.
  • For Medium enterprises (50–249 employees) in the Public Administration sector, CAD compliance requires specific attention to:
  • Best Practices: AgID - Agency for Digital Italy. Deadline: Ongoing compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

CAD Key Requirements
Citizens' digital rights; Interoperability among public administrations (PDND); IT security and data protection; Digital services and SPID; Digital transformation and innovation
CAD Penalties
Managerial liability + administrative penalties
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