Session Profile: Irja Lutsar
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
2025-04-15
Political Position
The most striking issue is digital security and identity theft online. The political stance is strongly results-oriented, demanding concrete measures from the e-state and the rule of law to protect citizens from cybercrime, given that the availability of assistance is currently insufficient. This position emphasizes the state's inability to guarantee basic digital security.
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Topic Expertise
The presenter demonstrates expertise in identity theft and cybercrime, drawing on both personal experience and the knowledge shared by experts and colleagues. A specific international investigation (Romania) is mentioned, along with a reference to the role played by the media (Pealtnägija), all of which underscores the complexity and international reach of the topic.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and concerned, presenting the Minister with a direct question aimed at finding solutions. Both a logical appeal (referencing the state's obligations as an e-state) and personal and colleagues' experience are utilized to emphasize the urgency and scope of the problem.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at the government's inaction or inefficiency because assistance for victims of identity theft is unavailable. The opposition is policy- and results-based, emphasizing the state's inability to fulfill its obligations as a rule-of-law nation.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker points to collaboration with "a large number of colleagues" and "experts" who have also experienced identity theft, demonstrating internal coordination and widespread concern in identifying the problem.
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Regional Focus
The focus remains at the national level (Estonia as a digital state and a state governed by the rule of law), but the international dimension of cybercrime is acknowledged, referencing a specific investigation that extended into Romania.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The text addresses digital security and the protection of personal freedoms as a social problem, given that identity theft endangers individuals and compels them to undertake tasks for which they lack the necessary qualifications. The primary focus is placed on the state's role in guaranteeing security and maintaining the rule of law.
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Legislative Focus
The priority is finding a solution to combat identity theft, which highlights the need for new or updated legislation in the area of digital security. The speaker is acting as the initiator of solutions by posing a question to the minister to trigger political action.
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