Public consultation
ICT Legislative Review & Submission Portal
Have your say on the laws and regulatory framework that will guide Papua New Guinea's digital future.
About the review
Help shape a trusted, inclusive and secure digital economy
The Government of Papua New Guinea is reviewing the legislative and regulatory framework for the ICT sector. Government agencies, industry, civil society, professional bodies, academic institutions and members of the public are invited to review the consultation material and provide written comments.
Submissions should identify the provision, issue or policy area being addressed and, where possible, explain the reasons for the proposed position and any recommended alternative wording or implementation approach.
Consultation library
Documents available for review
Download the documents below before preparing your submission.
Data Governance and Data Protection Bill 2026
Fifth draft of the Bill, released for stakeholder review, plus the consultation notice.
Cybersecurity Bill 2026
Draft Cybersecurity Bill 2026, released for stakeholder review, plus its consultation notice.
Draft Verifiable Credential & Trust Services Bill 2026
Fourth update draft of the Bill, released for stakeholder review, plus the consultation paper notice.
Additional drafting instructions and supporting papers may be added as the review progresses.
About the process
Technical Working Group
A joint Technical Working Group has been established by the Department of Information and Communications Technology and the National Information and Communications Technology Authority to assess, review and develop the policies, strategies, legislation and regulatory instruments required for the broader ICT sector reform programme.
The current legislative review and drafting process is coordinated through the Technical Working Group. Feedback received through this portal will inform its assessment and recommendations.
Lead agencies
Department of Information and Communications Technology
Policy leadership and legislative coordination
National Information and Communications Technology Authority
Regulatory and technical input
Submissions and enquiries
All feedback goes to one place
All feedback on the Data Governance and Data Protection Bill, the Cybersecurity Bill, and the Verifiable Credential & Trust Services Bill is directed to the Technical Working Group at the address below. Choose your email provider to start a message pre-filled with the right address.
Please identify the provision, issue or policy area being addressed, and attach any written submission as a PDF, DOC, DOCX or ODT file.
Submissions and enquiries
Need assistance?
For questions about the consultation or an alternative way to submit, contact the Technical Working Group.