30/01/2026
– What’s Been Done and What’s Next
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) as the lead government agency in Digital Transformation has developed various Digital Government Standards that sets clear rules and guidelines that ensures ICT/online services are secure, consistent, accessible, and citizen‑friendly.
Digital Government Standards in a Nutshell: are set of principles and guidelines that help government agencies design, deliver, and manage digital services effectively. Their purpose is to ensure security by protecting systems and citizen data, consistency by making services uniform across agencies, and accessibility so that everyone can use them. At the same time, they promote trust and efficiency by building citizen confidence while improving service delivery, and interoperability by enabling different systems to work together seamlessly.
✅ Standards Already Developed
1. Cybersecurity Standards – Best practices to safeguard systems and data.
2. Domain Name Standards – Rules for registering and managing official government domains.
3. Email Standards – Consistent naming, secure use, and proper management of government email accounts.
4. Website Standards – Cover design, navigation, accessibility, and security for user‑friendly websites.
5. Social Media Standards – Guidance for secure account management, threat prevention, and recovery from hacks.
📌 Standards Under Review
1. Digital Cloud Standards, Guidelines and Specifications
2. Government Data Center Standards, Guidelines and Specifications
3. Government Data Standards, Guidelines and Specifications (3rd Draft)
4. Government Digital ID Standards, Guidelines and Specifications 2025
5. Government E‑Payment Standards and Guidelines 2025
6. Government ICT Procurement Standards and Guidelines
7. Government ISP Standards 2025
8. Government Social Media Standards and Guidelines 2025
For the 8 new Digital government Standards (under review), help us ensure these new rules for are done right. Join the conversation and provide your feedback on the standards that will define a more secure and connected digital public service.
For all feedback and enquiries contact Mr. Benedict S**e Manager -Digital Government Standards on email: [email protected]
All Digital Government Standards are available at ict.gov.pg
