The Role of the Iraqi National Data Center in Advancing Digital Transformation and Data Sovereignty

Abstract

This study examines the key role of the National Data Center in Iraq’s digital transformation, focusing on the Iraqi National Data Center (INDC) as a key infrastructure for centralized data management and the digital role You trust to play. Iraq’s current digital infrastructure is severely limited, including outdated technologies, cybersecurity weaknesses, regulatory gaps and economic constraints. These obstacles prevent INDC from meeting the increasing demands for data storage, resources and security required for effective government functioning and self-reliance in the digital age f Deliver systems centralized for By implementing this approach, INDC will be able to enhance its data governance and security processes, align with international data authority standards, and forge partnerships that support long-term growth. The findings of this study suggest that targeted reforms in infrastructure, cybersecurity, and regulatory frameworks can significantly increase the efficiency of the INDC government, protect national intelligence from external threats, and help Iraq broader digital transformation objectives And of getting continued investment , emphasizes the importance of skilled labor development and system exchange.