Social Security presented a new technological tool to reinforce the fight against fraud and improve control of its operations. It is called the Integrated Risk Management Platform and is already being used to monitor suspicious behavior by companies and, soon, also by citizens.
According to Notícias ao Minuto, the initiative was announced on Social Security’s social networks and described as an “innovative solution” that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze large volumes of data. The objective is to identify risk patterns and act in advance, preventing fraud situations before they cause damage to the public system.
Technology at the service of prevention
According to the publication, this tool allows the organization to “increase the efficiency of prevention and control actions” and “ensure the correct application of contributions and benefits”. In practical terms, the platform processes and cross-references data from different sources, looking for anomalies that may indicate irregularities in the fulfillment of social obligations.
According to the IT Institute, responsible for developing the system, the platform uses an analytical model that evaluates several companies’ behavioral indicators. This data makes it possible to determine a level of risk associated with each employer, enabling Social Security to intervene more quickly and effectively.
Artificial intelligence at the center of strategy
According to the same institute, “the solution uses a set of indicators and an analytical model that, based on existing data in the Social Security information system, can detect behavioral patterns of companies in various analysis factors”. This large-scale observation capacity makes the platform an essential tool in reinforcing transparency and preventive management.
Notícias ao Minuto also highlights that the first module of the system is already in operation, focusing on employers. The next step will be to extend the reach of technology to the universe of citizens, thus allowing a more complete view of the risk across the entire contributory network.
A new step in the modernization of public services
The introduction of the Integrated Risk Management Platform marks yet another advance in the Social Security modernization process, which has been focusing on digitalization and the use of predictive technologies to improve its responsiveness.
According to the organization’s official publication, the tool represents “a qualitative leap in risk prevention, control and mitigation”, ensuring more rigorous and efficient management of public resources. The idea is to reduce the number of fraudulent cases and ensure that benefits reach those who are truly entitled to them.
According to Notícias ao Minuto, this technological investment is part of a broader strategy of modernization and data security, reinforcing the role of artificial intelligence in Portuguese public administration.
With this new ‘digital ally’, Social Security aims not only to detect risky behavior, but also to anticipate situations of fraud, protect citizens’ contributions and reinforce trust in the system.
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