Section 3Sec./Art. 3

Purposes and Objectives. - The purposes and objectives of this Act are to:

(a) Define the roles and responsibilities of various government agencies in the entire digital transformation process and provide effective leadership in developing and promoting electronic government services and processes;

(b) Promote interoperability of government systems and processes through a consolidated process architecture, while allowing government agencies, offices, and instrumentalities to implement the proper controls and safeguards deemed appropriate on ICT and information assets;

(c) Provide citizen-centered government information and services, and improve public trust and citizen participation in the government;

(d) Enable access to government information and services, in accordance with the Constitution and relevant laws, while leveraging ICT and emerging technologies to enhance process efficiency, data security, and overall effectiveness;

(e) Strengthen transparency and accountability efforts of the national and local governance;

(f) Foster an informed and data-driven decision-making process for policymakers by utilizing data analytics results, among other pertinent factors;

(g) Strengthen resilience against information technology disruptions, including, but not limited to, cybersecurity attacks, by incorporating best practices both from public and private sector, locally and internationally;

(h) Promote electronic transactions, particularly where mobility of citizens is restricted during disasters or pandemics;

(i) Foster job creation, promote sustainability, and ensure up-to-date qualification and competency standards of ICT positions within the government;

(j) Encourage sustainability and fortify manpower capabilities by continuously upskilling ICT professionals though the ICT Academy; and

(k) Reduce costs and burdens for businesses and other government entities.