STAATSKOERANT, 31 Mei 2024 No. 50741   155 technologies, empowering regulators in different sectors to develop regulatory regimes for these technologies is necessary. Data-sharing and interoperability of systems are vital for supporting innovation and trading in digital goods and services, both locally and internationally. They also facilitate integrated planning and knowledge sharing across different sectors, including within and between levels of government, government departments, government and industry, and government and other stakeholders. The government needs to find a balanced approach between security, constitutional, and legal obligations on one side, and encouraging and supporting innovation on the other. This requires systematic collaboration between government, industry, academia, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and other civil society groups. Such collaborative efforts are necessary to ensure the sustainable growth and development of an inclusive digital economy and a digitally transformed society. Policy Interventions 15.8.1. The Minister shall establish the Advisory Council consisting of the private and public representatives to, amongst others: 15.8.1.1 Ensure coordination and collaboration of the different initiatives and investments in data centres and cloud technologies. 15.8.1.2 Enhance data management standards, guidelines, best practices and the use of data for innovation and economic activities. 15.8.1.3 Provide technical support and assistance, including awareness programmes. 15.8.1.4 Provide input in the development of a regulatory framework for the management of data and cloud services. 15.8.1.5 Strategic data sets that can stimulate innovation, the economy and support service delivery. 15.8.1.6 Development of an Interoperability framework between government and other key stakeholders. 15.8.1.7 Any other matter relevant to the implementation or review of this Policy 15.8.2. Sector-specific regulators, supported by policy from relevant departments, shall develop regulatory frameworks to support the cloud and data-based digital technologies and technology adoption in their specific sectors. 33 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za