ANALYSIS OF CLOUD TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION IN ROMANIAN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS: IMPLICATIONS FOR SECURITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY
ANALYSIS OF CLOUD TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION IN ROMANIAN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS: IMPLICATIONS FOR SECURITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY

Summary/Abstract: In the context of the increasingly digitized society, the adoption of cloud technologies in public administration becomes more relevant and necessary [1]. This study focuses on assessing the degree of cloud service utilization in public institutions in Romania, as well as on analysing the ethical and security implications associated with this adoption. Utilizing a quantitative research approach, data were collected through questionnaires delivered via Internet and collected for 30 days. The research questionnaire comprised 23 questions of various types and the results highlight that only a small part of Romanian UATs actively use cloud services, with a significant difference between rural and urban areas. The main observations indicate that the predominant use of cloud services is limited to file sharing through public platforms such as Google Drive or OneDrive, which may pose security and data confidentiality risks. In contrast, the utilization of cloud services from specialized providers is significantly lower, which could represent an opportunity for improving security and operational efficiency. In light of these findings, the article proposes discussions and recommendations regarding the promotion of more responsible and ethical use of cloud technologies in Romanian public institutions, considering the need to balance operational benefits with respect for citizens' rights and data protection. Through this endeavour, the aim is to contribute to the consolidation and renewal of the digital infrastructure of public administration, for the benefit of efficient and transparent governance.

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