The Dominican Republic has taken another step in its public sector digital transformation with the issuance of Decree No. 403-2026, which establishes the National Interoperability and Data Governance Framework for Public Administration. The initiative is intended to modernize the way government agencies exchange information while making public services faster, more efficient, and more secure.
The new framework requires public institutions to prioritize data sharing across government entities instead of requesting documents or information that citizens and businesses have already submitted to another state agency. By reducing duplicate paperwork, the government aims to simplify administrative procedures and improve access to digital public services.
Reducing Bureaucracy Through Secure Data Exchange
Under the decree, government agencies will rely on standardized and secure exchanges of electronic data and digital documents to verify information already held within the public administration. The measure is designed to minimize unnecessary administrative burdens while improving the efficiency of public services.
The initiative forms part of the Dominican Republic’s broader effort to expand digital government services, allowing institutions to coordinate more effectively and reducing the need for citizens to repeatedly submit the same documentation when accessing government programs or completing administrative procedures.
MAP and OGTIC Assigned Key Roles
The decree designates the Ministry of Public Administration (MAP) as the governing authority responsible for overseeing interoperability and data governance policies across the public sector.
Meanwhile, the Government Office of Information and Communication Technologies (OGTIC) will manage the technical operation of the country’s Single Interoperability Platform, which will serve as the central infrastructure supporting secure information exchange among government institutions.
Identity Verification and Data Protection
The regulation also establishes safeguards for the use of personal information. Any consultation or verification involving citizens’ identity data must be carried out in coordination with the Central Electoral Board (JCE), the institution responsible for the country’s civil registry and national identification system.
According to the decree, identity information may only be accessed for legitimate administrative purposes, with agencies required to protect personal data throughout the exchange process.
Replacing the Previous Regulatory Framework
The new regulation repeals Decree No. 92-22, which had been in effect since February 2022. By replacing the earlier framework, the government seeks to establish a more comprehensive governance model for interoperability while supporting the continued digital modernization of public administration.
Officials expect the new framework to improve coordination among government agencies, reduce bureaucratic processes for citizens and businesses, and strengthen the delivery of integrated digital public services across the Dominican Republic.