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Regulators and Key Policy Stakeholders

Ministry of Information and Communications Technology

Governmental body providing regulations and facilitating developments in the ICT sector in Iran

Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology

State entity involved in higher education, science, research, and technology which supports incubators and technology parks, supports STEM education, and facilitates innovation

Communications Regulatory Authority

Governmental authority established to execute and supervise governmental and executive powers of the Ministry of ICT to optimize services

Iran Enterprise Architecture Framework

Provides executive bureaus with guidelines for developing and maintaining an enterprise architecture program

National ICT Policies

20 Year National Vision

Plans a national vision to develop cultural, geographical, and historic aspects of Iran, increase influence in science and technology, and improve efficiency and independence as a state

E-Government Interoperability Framework

Plans the implementation of an e-government infrastructure

Plan to Support Leading Technology Industries

Plan to respond to sanctions through supporting domestic producers with technical knowledge, reduce costs, upgrade technology infrastructure in the state, and increase production.

Digital Economy regulations

E-Commerce Laws

Sets rules and principles to apply for easy and secure communication of information in electronic intermediaries using communication systems

Provides electronic services to executive bodies in an integrated, coordinated, and standard manner to achieve balanced development of ICT in Iran

Cyber Security Laws

Outlines cybercrime and its penalties to protect data in Iran

Online Content Laws

Outlines the press's responsibilities, rights, limits, and penalities, as well as the process of licensing

Bans advertising and unauthorized products and services in mass media in Iran

Data Privacy Laws

Regulates access to and dissemination of information to allow for citizens' freedoms and further transparency of sources

Provides provisions to protect data in cyberspace through accountability, increasing processing and transparency, and data monitoring