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30/05/22 06:54 AM IST

Revised National Data Governance Framework Policy

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  • The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, released a revised Draft National Data Governance Framework Policy ("NDGFP") after strong criticism of its precursor Draft India Data Accessibility and Use Policy, 2022 which was released for consultation in February 2022 and proposed to permit the licensing and sale of public data by the Government to the private sector.
  • Aim- to enhance access, quality, and use of data, in accordance with the emerging technology needs. According to the ministry, this policy ensures the security of data and informational privacy. NDGFP standards and rules will cover all data collected and managed by any government entity.
About IDMO
  • An ‘India Data Management Office (IDMO)’ is proposed which will be responsible for framing, managing and periodically reviewing the Policy and also developing guidelines under this Policy. IDMO will be set up under the Digital India Corporation (DIC) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
  • The IDMO will also prescribe data anonymization standards for both government and private entities that deal with data.
  • This is to ensure that informational privacy is well maintained.
  • IDMO is allowed to charge user fees for its maintenance/ service.
Other Features 
  • The NDGFP standards and rules will ensure data security and informational privacy.
  • This Policy shall be applicable to all government departments and entities and rules and standards prescribed will cover all data collected and being managed by any government entity.
  • The policy would be applicable to all non-personal datasets and data and platform, rules, standards governing its access and use by researchers and start-ups; and State governments would also be encouraged to adopt the provisions of the Policy and rules, standards, and protocols as applicable.
Source- Business Standard 


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