THE LEGAL BASIS OF THE PRINCIPLE OF LEGALITY IN FACING DIGITAL ADMINISTRATION DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

The world today is witnessing an unprecedented technological revolution, as digitization and digital transformation have become an integral part of daily life. One of the most prominent areas affected by this transformation is public administration. Digital administration is no longer merely a tool to facilitate traditional administrative procedures. Rather, it has become a new model for managing government resources and services, relying on information systems, digital platforms, and smart applications. This transformation imposes significant challenges on administrative law, particularly in ensuring that administrative actions remain compliant with the laws and principles of justice and transparency, most importantly the principle of legality. The importance of this research lies in ensuring legal legitimacy: examining how the principle of legitimacy is applied in an advanced digital environment to ensure that administrative authority is not exceeded. The research aims to clarify the legal basis for the principle of legitimacy in traditional and digital administrative work. The research problem revolves around the main question: How can the principle of legitimacy remain effective and binding on management in light of the accelerating digital transformation? The research reached key findings, including the continued importance of the principle of legality despite the digital transformation. The principle of legality remains the foundation for ensuring the legitimacy of administrative actions and protecting rights. The research relies on a descriptive analytical approach, examining legal texts related to the principle of legality and digital administration.