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Toomas Hendrik Ilves, born on December 26, 1953, is an esteemed Estonian politician and diplomat who served as the President of Estonia from 2006 to 2016. A staunch advocate for digital innovation and cybersecurity, Ilves played a crucial role in positioning Estonia as a leader in e-governance and digital society. With a background in psychology and sociology, he has a unique perspective on the intersection of technology and human behavior. His legacy embodies a vision of a modern, connected Estonia that embraces the challenges of the digital age.
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"When Estonia reestablished its sovereignty after a half century of successive thuggish, totalitarian, foreign occupations by the Soviets, the Nazis, and then again the Soviets, we knew we wanted to create a democratic country characterized by rule of law and respect for human rights."
Toomas Hendrik Ilves"People who come out of the liberal arts don't have an understanding of science and technology, and the people in science and technology have very little experience with liberal arts and the traditions of a liberal democracy."
Toomas Hendrik Ilves"The E-government cabinet, E-health services, online voting, online pre-filled tax returns, e-mobile parking, are all examples of Estonian innovation, but far more importantly, they are examples of the transformative power of intensive and extensive use of Information Technology in the public sector."
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"In Germany, a country that for obvious reasons is far more attuned than most to the dangers of demagogy, populism, and nationalism, lawmakers have already proposed taking legal measures against fake news. When populist, nationalist fake news threatens the liberal democratic center, other Europeans may follow suit."
Toomas Hendrik Ilves"When hackers have access to powerful computers that use brute force hacking, they can crack almost any password; even one user with insecure access being successfully hacked can result in a major breach."
Toomas Hendrik Ilves"That was something that shaped my thinking regarding Estonia: the idea that we should be getting our young people to work with computers."
Toomas Hendrik Ilves