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POL-on Data Rules Updated for Electronic Diplomas and Higher Education Records (Poland, June 2026)

A regulation issued new detailed rules for data processed in the POL-on higher education and science information system. The regulation entered into force on 30 June 2026 and links POL-on data processes with electronic diploma repository functions.

PolandCountry
2026-06-19Announced
2026-06-30Effective
60Impact
Higher EducationPolicy Level
ImplementationStage
HighConfidence
Higher EducationArea

Source: Dziennik Ustaw Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej

A regulation issued new detailed rules for data processed in the POL-on higher education and science information system. The regulation entered into force on 30 June 2026 and links POL-on data processes with electronic diploma repository functions.

What Changed?

The regulation defines the scope of data, update and deletion duties, electronic diploma repository processes, verification requirements, access rules, and graduate document download arrangements in POL-on.

Old System vs New System

Before

POL-on data processing was governed by the prior 2024 regulation, which did not contain the same updated rules for the electronic diploma repository and related credential checks.

After

From 30 June 2026, higher education and science entities must apply the new POL-on data rules, including repository verification, electronic sealing, identifiers, and access procedures.

Who Is Affected?

universitiesresearch institutesstudentsgraduatesdoctoral candidatesdegree holderspublic employment offices

Student Impact

Students and graduates gain clearer digital document access and verification processes for diplomas and supplements.

Parent / Family Impact

No direct parent-specific operational change was identified.

School / Institution Impact

Higher education institutions must update data-reporting, document registration, and graduate notification workflows.

Teacher / Staff Impact

Academic staff and administrators responsible for student or degree records must follow the new POL-on data requirements.

Key Dates

  • 2026-06-19: regulation published
  • 2026-06-30: regulation entered into force.

What To Do

  • Higher education entities should update POL-on procedures
  • repository checks
  • and graduate communication processes.

What To Watch Next

Watch for operational notices on electronic diploma repository integration and user access.

Global Context

The regulation supports digital verification of higher education credentials, a topic used in cross-border recognition and employment checks.

Source Record

Source type: Regulation

Source name: Dziennik Ustaw Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej

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