Betancuria City Council Joins New Digital Social Welfare Platform

Overview

The Betancuria City Council officially joined a new digital platform designed to streamline social welfare services across the Canary Islands. This platform, called SEGISS, replaces the older SIUSS system and facilitates better data sharing and management among social services authorities.

The agreement was signed on August 1, 2025, after being initially established in November 2024 between Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights and the Canary Islands government. The move aims to modernize how social information is handled, making services more efficient and transparent.

Benefits for Residents

• More coordinated support for vulnerable populations
• Smoother information flow between local and regional agencies

Broader Context

The platform upgrade aligns with broader efforts in Spain to enhance digital governance and improve social service delivery.

Data Protection and Privacy

Betancuria’s participation also emphasizes the importance of data protection, with clear commitments to privacy regulations under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The town’s commitment shows a move toward more integrated, tech-enabled social welfare systems that benefit both citizens and service providers.