On podpisano.pl we often hear the question:
„Is my e-Delivery address publicly visible?”
The answer is: it depends on who you are. An individual? A company? An office? In each case, the rules are different. But one thing is certain -. e-Delivery address (ADE) is personal data that is protected under the RODO. And today we explain exactly what that means.
ADE (electronic delivery address) is a unique electronic address assigned to a specific person, company or office. It allows you to receive official electronic letters - with the power of registered mail.
Although it doesn't look like a classic e-mail address, ADE meets the definition of personal data as defined by the GDPR, because:
and its processing (e.g., by an authority) involves a duty of protection.
According to the RODO, personal data is any information that identifies an individual - directly or indirectly. ADE, as a unique identifier in the e-Delivery service, meets this condition.
Therefore e-Delivery system administrators must protect ADEs as much as name, PESEL or home address - Among other things, against unauthorized access, disclosure or processing.
Your ADE is not „email for publication” - it's your personal information and is protected accordingly.
The administrator of the e-Delivery box (i.e. the person who sets it up and manages it) has a obligation to protect users' personal data, including ADE. This includes, among others:
Your private e-Delivery address is safe and hidden from the outside world, but visible to authorities, who have the right to contact you electronically.
On the other hand, if you run a business or are an official -. Your ADE will be public. But rest assured - it's not a phone number or email. It's a legal communication tool that is used for official deliveries only.
Type of entity | ADE at BAE? | Who has access? |
Individual | Yes | Only public entities |
Public entity | Yes | Everyone (citizens, companies, authorities) |
Company / organization | Yes | All |
As a partner of Asseco Data Systems, we help set up e-Delivery boxes and guide through the entire process - including for companies that want to go fully digital and legal.
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We'll answer your questions, find a time that works for you, and match you with an advisor at one of our locations throughout Poland.
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In order to use the e-Delivery box, it is necessary to confirm your identity. If you already have verification issued by the Certum.pl (e.g. SimplySign or CertumMini), you don't have to go through the process again.
Digital trust services - Services operating on the basis of eIDAS require verification and confirmation of identity, which guarantees full security and legal compliance of your correspondence.
