Thiruvananthapuram, Oct. 15 -- The Kerala Cabinet has approved the draft Kerala State Data Policy 2026, which seeks to establish a state-level framework for the classification, sharing and responsible use of data generated, collected, stored or processed by government departments, offices, agencies and institutions using public funds.
The policy envisages a common data exchange platform to facilitate secure and regulated sharing of government data while improving data quality and interoperability. The Kerala State IT Mission prepared the policy, Chief Minister VD Sathesan said today.
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