Dear Mr. Miranda,

 

Thank you very much for reaching out to us and for your interest in the Estonian Data Tracker (Andmejälgija) service. We are glad to hear that it is being studied as a reference model in your upcoming book on individuals' rights to know which public authorities have accessed their personal data, and we are happy to assist with your request.

 

1. Usage statistics of the Data Tracker on eesti.ee

 

Detailed statistics (number of unique visits, number of queries) are available from 2023 onward. 

 

Annual summary:

•     2023: 120,647 visits, 757,119 queries,

•     2024: 286,252 visits, 931,556 queries,

•     2025: 279,385 visits, 3,363,290 queries,

•     2026 (January–September): 214,831 visits, 3,761,766 queries,

 

2. Current list of information systems connected to the Data Tracker

 

As of the date of this reply, the following information systems are connected to the Andmejälgija service:

 

1.    The Register of Residence and Work Permits

2.    Criminal Records Database

3.    Register of Declarations of Interests

4.    Police database POLIS

5.    Land Register

6.    Register of Occupational Qualifications

7.    Register of taxable persons

8.    Forest register

9.    Police tactical command database

10.   Register of Farm Animals

11.   The Register of Agricultural Support and Agricultural Parcels

12.   Population Register

13.    Estonian Medical Prescription Center

14.   Social Security Information System

15.   Social Services and Benefits Registry

16.   The Enforcement Register

17.   Health information system

18.   Labour Inspectorate's Work Life Information System

19.    Unemployment Insurance Fund Database

20.   Register of Service and Civilian Weapons

 

3. Connection of PPA, MTA and ISS systems by 1 October 2026

 

Based on the list of information systems currently connected to the Andmejälgija service, PPA (Politsei- ja Piirivalveamet) is represented through the Police Database POLIS and the Police Tactical Command Database, and MTA (Maksu- ja Tolliamet) is represented through the Register of Taxable Persons. These systems therefore appear to already be connected.

 

4. Statistics/records on complaints or inquiries related to the Data Tracker

 

RIA does not separately measure or maintain statistics on complaints, inquiries, or requests for explanation submitted by individuals as a result of information seen in the Data Tracker. If more detailed information on this matter is required, we recommend contacting the Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate https://www.aki.ee/  (Andmekaitse Inspektsioon), as they may be able to provide further clarification.

 

5. Status of Data Tracker data submission protocol version 3

 

The Data Tracker (Andmejälgija) version 3 protocol is currently being updated and is not yet actively in use in production. It can already be reviewed/consulted in its current form. This update is connected to the planned change making the use of the Data Tracker mandatory.