Following the cyber-attack on the state’s information systems in October, the personal data of around 450,000 citizens of the Republic of Moldova was accessed. Previously, the figure of 750,000 national identification numbers (IDNP) had been announced.
Moldova’s legislation must also provide clear rules for serious situations, such as war or the imposition of martial law, even though the authorities are doing everything possible to avoid such scenarios. The statement was made by President Maia Sandu, commenting on the Ministry of Defence’s intention to draft a bill in this area.
A working group led by the Prime Minister will, within one month, draw up proposals to address systemic issues in the field of cyber security. Progress will be assessed in three months’ time at a new meeting of the National Security Council.
Banks in the Republic of Moldova will be informed about individuals whose data was accessed as a result of the cyberattack on government systems and will carry out additional checks on transactions initiated in their names.
Yesterday, prices on the global grain market resumed their upward trend. Wheat prices on the major international exchanges rose to $6 per bushel. This is evidently happening against a backdrop of growing concerns regarding the expected stability of global grain supplies, as well as the deteriorating outlook for grain exports via the Black Sea.
The National Security Council (CNS) will meet on Friday, 6 November, at 10.00 am, to examine measures to strengthen the state’s cyber security and protect digital government services. The meeting was convened by President Maia Sandu.
Today, representatives of ANSA took part in a technical consultation (held online) with representatives of the Food Safety Department of Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health. During the discussions, issues relating to strengthening bilateral cooperation, identifying commercial opportunities and facilitating access for Moldovan agri-food products to the Qatari market were addressed.
Special areas for staff and people in vulnerable situations may be set up at Moldovan-Ukrainian border crossing points. In addition, some departments of the Ministry of the Interior are planning to create safe and comfortable spaces for staff members’ children.
An expert mission by the European Commission, focusing on the legislative framework for the digitalisation of healthcare and Moldova’s integration into the European Health Data Space, has concluded in Chișinău. The main focus was on the protection of medical information, electronic prescriptions and the use of data for scientific research.
New export opportunities for Moldova’s agri-food sector may open up in the Chinese market. This week, a group of experts from the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) is conducting an audit in our country of the phytosanitary conditions required prior to the export of a specific niche product – grape seeds.
