Affected parties due to incorrect electronic mailing addresses will receive reimbursement
In a recent turn of events, the State Digital Development Agency (VDAA) has been instructed by the Minister for Smart Administration and Regional Development, Inga Bērziņa (New Unity), to restore e-address notifications to unverified e-mails. This decision was made in response to public outrage over issues that have led some individuals to find themselves in difficult situations, such as the liquidation of a company or unpaid traffic fines tripling and being handed over to a bailiff.
The problem arose when some citizens failed to notice an invitation to confirm their updated email address, chose to ignore it, or encountered technical difficulties in doing so. The specific persons responsible for the disruption of e-address notifications have not been identified in the available information.
To address this issue, the Minister has urged victims to submit their complaints to the Agency to establish facts and determine the amount of compensation needed. This call to action follows a meeting between Bērziņa and Jorens Liops, the Director of the National Digital Development Agency, on December 13.
Prior to this meeting, the validation process was necessary to ensure that the data on "Latvija.gov.lv" was up-to-date. As of the meeting, 10 applications have been received, and clarifications are awaited from the persons responsible by December 16.
It is worth noting that the VDAA invited citizens to verify their e-mail address on the "Latvija.gov.lv" portal in spring 2024. The persons responsible for the problem have been identified, but further details have not been disclosed.
In conclusion, the Minister's decision to restore e-address notifications is aimed at alleviating the hardships faced by affected individuals and ensuring the integrity of digital communication in Latvia. Citizens are encouraged to submit their complaints to the Agency to facilitate a swift resolution.
