With the authority of the Prime Minister, Ceger operates in the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, reporting directly to the Secretary of State of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers.

Welcome

CEGER provides strategic support to the Portuguese Government on Information and Communication Technology. It is responsible for a more effective use of Information and Communication Technology, networks and the Internet for achieving better Government.

A more effective use of electronic communication networks, better and more Secure Government and electronic collaboration within and across Government represent key strategic assets for competitiveness and Innovation in Government.

CEGER assumes as a strategic goal the modernization of technology infrastructure and Government electronic services.

CEGER is the Supervisory Board of the Electronic Platforms in Government Procurement (Decree-Law n. 32639-A/2008, 26th December) and manages the Entity for Public Electronic Certifi cation (Decree-Law 116-A/2006, 16th June) within the Public Electronic Certifi cation System.

Mission

CEGER is the organisation for Information and Communication Technology of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, with responsibility for supporting the governance of Government electronic domains, with a strategic focus on electronic security, communication and advanced systems in support of Government decision-making.

Legislation

• Current law:
  • Decree number 163/2007, 3 May 2007
• Previous laws:
  • Decree number 116-B/2006, 16 June 2006
  • Decree number 184/98, 6 July 1998
  • Decree number 429/89, 15 December 1989