The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on 26th May 2022, has published the Draft National Governance Framework which aims in maximizing data-led governance and catalysing data-based innovation that can transform government services and their delivery to citizens, especially in areas of social importance that include agriculture, healthcare, law and justice, education, amongst others.
The objective of the policy is to have standardized data management and security standards across whole of Government and to promote transparency, accountability, and ownership in Non-personal data and Datasets access. For purposes of safety and trust, any non-personal data sharing by any entity can be only via platforms designated and authorised by IDMO (India Data Management Office)
This policy shall be applicable to all government departments and non-personal datasets and data and platform, rules, standards governing its access and use by researchers and Start-ups.
An “India Data Management Office (IDMO)” shall be set up under the Digital India Corporation (“DIC”) under MeitY and shall be responsible for framing, managing and periodically reviewing and revising the Policy. The IDMO shall be responsible for developing rules, standards, and guidelines under this Policy that shall be published periodically.
The detailed implementation guidelines including the data sharing toolkit, operational manuals, mechanisms for data anonymization and privacy shall be brought out by the IDMO.
