ECDC Digital Roadmap 2022−2027

The ECDC Digital Roadmap proposes innovative approaches to further digitalise knowledge gathering and the exchange of epidemiological information. The EU surveillance systems and tools will be further integrated and

digitalised so that they can be used, in combination with the European Health Data Space, to extract, collect, exchange, validate, analyse and disseminate data in order to support Member States in responding to public health

threats from infectious diseases. Innovative approaches, such as process automation, web scraping, smart analytics, artificial intelligence and cloud computing, will play a pivotal role in improving the performance and impact of public health surveillance and the scientific excellence of ECDC outputs. Platforms such as EpiPulse, the Early Warning and Response System (EWRS), the electronic Passenger Locator Form (ePLF) and the European Federation Gateway Service will facilitate data exchange, communication and interoperability between Member States.

The Roadmap also takes into account the need to increase productivity with a fully digital workplace, embrace the digital culture and adopt more cloud solutions. As the visibility of ECDC as an EU agency increases, security threats must be mitigated by improving cybersecurity resilience. The transition from local to cloud-based solutions and storage will improve the organization's digital competence. In order to respond more quickly to changing business needs, it will adopt more agile development approaches and environments, such as low code and service management platforms. ECDC will also continue to adopt more systems and services from the European

Commission to streamline processes and save costs. The Digital Roadmap will also be an opportunity to align existing tools and develop any future tools with the highest standards of personal data protection.

In short, the automation of internal business processes will enhance organisational efficiency.

In order to support and achieve ECDC’s Strategic Objectives, seven areas of activity will be prioritised:

• Digital solutions for surveillance, preparedness and response to support Member States in responding to crossborder
• health threats.
• Digital solutions for scientific excellence.
• Digital solutions for smart analytics, artificial intelligence and data visualisation.
• Digital solutions for knowledge management.
• Digital solutions for integrated support, steering and communication.
• Digital workplace, culture and literacy.
• Common digital capabilities.