Reviewing legislation concerning publishing and
intellectual property rights to facilitate the use of
national databases, while ensuring that the ultimate
goals is the availing of data
Developing the Open Government Data industry
c-Availing data and facilitating the use of databases
Ensuring appropriate legislation on access to data
and information
Assessing the reasons behind restricted access to
certain national databases, such as national security,
personal privacy and intellectual property
6. e-Commerce
e-Commerce offers a great opportunity for companies
to increase their efficiency and expand their business.
e-Commerce can lead to the development of new products,
reorganization of commercial processes, reduction in
the cost of external transactions and reaching out to new
markets. Governments have encouraged the adoption of
e-commerce policies, as powerful tools for the development
of the economy, improving competitiveness, enhancing
skills, increasing job opportunities, raising productivity and
empowering SMEs.
Facilitating access to national databases via the
internet
a-Promoting e-Commerce and its contribution to
economic growth
Providing and developing automated licensing
systems regulating online access to national
databases
Developing an integrated strategy with the relevant
authorities
Creating a national authority to manage the integration
of national databases
Developing the appropriate legal and regulatory
framework
Availing relevant expertise and information for legislators
and policymakers to enable them to set up an effective
legislative framework for the implementation of the
e-commerce initiative
Providing training and capacity building for
e-commerce service providers for better quality and
maximum exposure
Using e-Commerce legislation to guide market players
towards more investments in e-Commerce
b-Establishing the necessary infrastructure for the
growth of e-Commerce and the developing related
technologies based on specific standards
c- Increasing confidence in e-Commerce
Ensuring the protection of security and privacy through
legislation
Protecting digital identity and authentication
Fostering consumer protection on the internet through
clear and transparent procedures
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