Адміністративно-правове регулювання електронного документообігу в Міністерстві внутрішніх справ України та підвідомчих органах

The article analyzes the administrative and legal regulation of electronic document management within the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine and its subordinate bodies. The digitalization of document management is a key aspect of modernizing public administration, contributing to increased efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness of management processes. The study examines the main legal and regulatory acts governing electronic document management, including the Laws of Ukraine «On Electronic Documents and Electronic Document Management,» «On Electronic Trust Services,» and «On Information Protection in Information and Communication Systems,» as well as subordinate legislation regulating the operation of internal departmental information systems of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA). The role of electronic signatures in ensuring the authenticity and legal validity of digital documents is explored. The article outlines the prospects for integrating electronic document management with other state information systems, which is expected to enhance interdepartmental cooperation and accelerate information exchange. Furthermore, the study assesses international best practices in the digitalization of document management, particularly the regulatory approaches of the European Union and the United States regarding cybersecurity, data confidentiality, and the standardization of electronic administrative procedures. The key challenges in implementing electronic document management within the MIA system are identified, including regulatory deficiencies, insufficient technical infrastructure, uneven levels of digital literacy among personnel, and cybersecurity threats. The necessity of improving information protection mechanisms, modernizing digital infrastructure, and ensuring regulatory alignment between state information systems is emphasized. The article proposes directions for improving the administrative and legal regulation of electronic document management in law enforcement agencies, including the adaptation of European standards, the expansion of automated documentation control systems, and the enhancement of personnel training in digital governance. It concludes that the digitalization of document management is a crucial factor in the reform of the law enforcement system, ensuring more efficient management processes, reducing bureaucratic burdens, and strengthening law and order.