Tinajo Joins New Digital Platform for Social Services in the Canary Islands

Overview

The Municipality of Tinajo on Lanzarote has officially joined a new digital platform designed to improve social services in the Canary Islands. The move comes after an agreement signed in November 2024 between Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights and the regional government, which aims to replace the old SIUSS system with the new SEGISS app for managing social programs and data exchange.

This digital switch is part of broader efforts to modernize public administration and ensure better information sharing between authorities. Tinajo’s Council approved the move in March 2025, and the mayor signed the adhesion document in July.

Benefits of the Digital Transition

• By adopting SEGISS, the municipality commits to stricter data protection standards under EU regulations, including maintaining a detailed record of data processing activities.
• Modernizing social services technology allows for more efficient support to residents, faster responses, and improved coordination among public agencies.
• It emphasizes the Canary Islands’ dedication to transparency and compliance with European data protection laws.
• For residents, this could mean quicker access to social programs and more secure handling of personal information, reflecting a push towards smarter and safer public services.

Significance

"This move enhances data protection and improves service delivery for our residents," an official highlighted.

The transition to SEGISS represents a step forward in building a more modern, transparent, and responsive social services framework in the Canary Islands.