Governance
Essential service
Service deemed critical to society or the economy.
Definition
An 'essential service' is a service identified by the law and implementing regulations whose disruption would significantly affect the functioning of society, the economy or national security; providers of such services are subject to baseline cybersecurity obligations and registration requirements, and may be designated as OIVs.
Related Terms
Operator of Vital Importance (OIV)
Designated providers with enhanced cybersecurity obligations....
operator of essential services
Entity whose service disruption would cause significant societal/economic impact....
CNII (Critical National Information Infrastructure)
Government-identified infrastructure essential to national continuity....
Operator of Vital Importance (Operador de Importancia Vital - OIV)
An entity designated as critical for essential services....
Critical services
Services essential for public welfare and national resilience....