The digital state: concept and its legal significance

Background. The digital transformation of public administration is taking place in most countries worldwide. Relevant legal acts aimed at implementing the provisions on the creation of a digital state are being adopted. The transition to a more advanced model of public administration is considered. The legal framework, today, requires more detailed regulation in order to answer the questions that have arisen before the traditional legal system in connection with the widespread use of new technologies. Understanding by the scientific community and amendments to the current national legislation are required. The main goal is to study the structural elements of the digital state, determine the legislative regulation of this issue, and identify the problems that arise in the implementation of the provisions of the digital state. Materials and methods. The empirical base consists of legal acts determining the procedure for the digital transformation of public administration in the Russian Federation. The compara-tive legal method allowed us to analyze foreign legal acts (People's Republic of China, United Arab Emirates, Republic of Kazakhstan). Results. The general substantive characteristics of legal acts regulating digital transformation in the Russian Federation and abroad are presented. The concepts of "digital state" are presented. Conclusions. A new concept of "digital state" is emerging, changing the under-standing of the public administration system. It offers a new approach to addressing the challenges posed to government bodies, streamlining and accelerating decision-making. This requires the development of updated standards and regulations covering a wide range of issues related to the digital transformation of public administration. Taking these provisions into account will ensure a holistic and coordinated approach to the implementation of digital technologies.