Papua New Guinea Government Cloud Policy 2023

October 2023

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Strategies and Action Plans

The Papua New Guinea Government Cloud Policy 2023 is a comprehensive framework for public bodies to adopt cloud computing services. This policy is designed to support the country’s digital transformation by guiding public sector entities in their transition to cloud services. It focuses on improving service delivery and efficiency and ensuring data security.

Policy objectives:

  • To ensure a consistent and secure approach to cloud adoption across public bodies.
  • To promote cost savings, flexibility, and scalability through cloud services.
  • To foster innovation by leveraging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Security and compliance:

  • Emphasis is placed on data classification and encryption to ensure sensitive government data is protected.
  • For security management, public bodies must comply with local laws and international standards such as ISO/IEC 27001.
  • Regular audits and disaster recovery plans are mandatory to mitigate risks.

Implementation phases:

  • Assessment and preparation: Evaluating current infrastructure and preparing for migration.
  • Cloud adoption: Migrating services to the cloud.
  • Optimisation and expansion: Continuously optimising cloud services.
  • Continuous improvement: Regularly update and improve the cloud environment.