156 No. 50741
15.8.3.
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 31 May 2024
The DPSA shall develop norms and standards on data and cloud services for the
Public Service. These norms and standards shall not supersede existing
legislative powers vested in other State organs in terms of data management.
15.8.4.
SITA shall develop guidelines and technical standards for the acquisition and
operations of data centres and cloud services to ensure that government obtains
the best affordable service in the market.
Policy Proposal
15.8.5.
Government and relevant regulators must develop specific regulatory
frameworks, guidelines, norms and standards in support of this policy.
16. REVIEW OF THE POLICY
The National Data and Cloud Policy shall be approved by Cabinet.
The review of the National Data and Cloud Policy will be based on new developments in the
ICT Sector and evolving digital environment.
17. IMPLEMENTATION APPROACH
The policy will be implemented through consultations with key stakeholders and
implementing agents such as SITA, relevant government departments and where necessary
industry and sector stakeholders.
As indicated in the policy interventions, structures comprising different professionals will be
established to advise on the development of frameworks necessary to support the policy's
implementation. These structures will include, but are not limited to, the following:
17.1
The Data Advisory Council consisting of private and public representatives including
academia to advise the Minister amongst others, on data management standards,
guidelines, best practices and the use of data for innovation and economic activities.
17.2
The Data and Cloud Technical implementation Task team comprising key government
stakeholders such as DCDT, the SSA, Treasury, DPSA and Home Affairs. Other key
stakeholders including National Treasury, Information Regulator, Statistics South
Africa, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Competition
Commission, may be brought on board to advise on specific matters. Other
stakeholders may also be considered for participation owing to additional support
areas that are identified during implementation.
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