Iraq is preparing to launch a national data governance framework that will establish rules for information sharing between government institutions, strengthen digital sovereignty and introduce safeguards for citizens’ privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The initiative forms part of a wider government effort to modernise public administration, dismantle institutional data silos and improve decision-making through the use of digital technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Youssef Khalaf Youssef, Head of the Advisory Board in the Prime Minister’s Office, announced the forthcoming framework during the Internet Governance Iraq 2026 forum, organised by the Ministry of Communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The framework will define how government agencies exchange, manage and protect information while establishing requirements covering confidentiality, privacy and citizens’ digital rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It will also provide a roadmap for improving interoperability between public institutions, addressing longstanding administrative fragmentation that has constrained government modernisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Youssef said Digital Transformation must extend beyond converting paper transactions into electronic services, requiring fundamental changes to administrative processes, legislation and government decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He identified outdated regulations, security concerns and geopolitical pressures as significant obstacles to Iraq’s digital development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government is consequently pursuing a nationally tailored governance model informed by international standards rather than relying exclusively on imported technologies and administrative frameworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The announcement follows broader efforts to establish institutional structures supporting Iraq’s digital economy and modernise government operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, the Supreme Committee for Digital Transformation, chaired by the Prime Minister and comprising representatives from government institutions, is developing a comprehensive national strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The forthcoming framework represents a significant step towards establishing consistent government-wide standards for managing Iraq’s increasingly valuable public-sector data assets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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