National Interoperability Framework
The National Interoperability Framework (NIF) is a set of standards, policies, and guidelines that ensure that information and communication technology (ICT) systems can communicate and share data seamlessly. It promotes the development of interoperable systems that facilitate data exchange and collaboration between different organizations and levels of government. The NIF provides a common language and a framework for ensuring that ICT solutions are compatible, secure, and reliable, which enhances the efficiency of public services and improves citizen outcomes.
General Interoperability Framework Year: 2016 | The framework includes recommendations, norms and standards that promote interoperability within administrations’ information systems. The framework promotes the interoperability of the information systems of those actor that wish to interact to go beyond simple bilateral arrangements. |
Good Practices
This section provides examples at the national level in line with a selection of different thematic areas of the European Interoperability Framework (EIF). Further initiatives and good practices are available in the country’s Digital Public Administration Factsheet.
In February 2022, France adopted the so-called 3DS Law in order to simplify public action. Indeed, provisions contained in the text are meant to facilitate the exchange of data between administrations while simplifying procedures for citizens. The idea is to move from the Once-Only Principle to a ‘Never tell us’ principle, using data that administrations already hold on citizens to allow them to exercise their rights, etc.
France has a strategic inter-ministerial archiving framework defined by France's Inter-ministerial Archives Committee. France's policy also relies on Article L.211 of the Heritage Code.
The Commercial Code is the main company law in France, stipulating the most important requirements and rules for company organisation and structure. The French Commercial Code also refers to some rules in the Civil Code, and the Monetary and Financial Code. The interoperability between the different Code is high. As far as company registration is concerned, the Act of 19 December 2002 establishes the obligations of all companies set up in France with regard to the French Registry of Commerce and Companies (Registre de commerce et des sociétés).