Digital Identity
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NewsDigital Service to be granted powers to oversee personal data
The Maldives government has introduced bills to grant the "Maldives Digital Service" extensive powers over the nation's digital identity and personal data. This agency will manage a centralized citizen portal and sovereign cloud infrastructure. The legislation aims to streamline state data while consolidating authority under one institution.
NewsDigital Transformation and Digital Identity Bills submitted
The Maldives government has submitted the Digital Transformation and Digital Identity Bills to the Majlis for consideration. The parliamentary session also included debates on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection. Additionally, newly elected MP Abdulla Sodiq was sworn in as the proceedings commenced.