Nationwide standards in the IT field

Information Security Policy:

The CDO must ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of government data and information systems by implementing appropriate technical, physical, and administrative controls. The policy should also outline the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders, including government agencies and third-party service providers, in maintaining information security.

Data Privacy Policy: The CDO must ensure that the personal data of citizens and residents is collected, used, stored, and processed in accordance with Data Privacy Policy law and ethical standards. The policy should outline the measures that the government must take to protect sensitive information and ensure transparency and accountability in data handling.

Open Data Policy: The CDO must promote transparency and accountability in government by making non-sensitive government data available to the public for research and analytics in machine-readable formats. The policy should outline the criteria for data sharing, access, and reuse, as well as the procedures for addressing privacy and security concerns.

Accessibility Policy: The CDO must ensure that digital government services and content are accessible to all citizens and residents, including those with disabilities. The policy should outline the measures that the government institutions must take to make its websites, mobile applications, and social media platforms accessible and user-friendly for all users.

ICT Procurement Policy: The CDO must ensure that ICT products and services procured by the government are of high quality, meet government needs, and are procured through transparent and competitive processes under the centralised framework contracts provided by RISA.

Digital Inclusion Policy: The CDO must ensure that citizens and residents have access to digital technologies and skills, particularly in underserved communities and among marginalised groups.