Technical Standards
Comprehensive technical standards ensuring robust, secure, and accessible digital public infrastructure.
Technical Interoperability Standards
Ensure seamless data exchange through standardised formats.
Promotes data compatibility across services, enhancing service integration.
Standards:
- • ISO/IEC 11179 for metadata standardization
- • JSON and XML for data interchange formats
- • RESTful APIs with OpenAPI Specification
- • OGC standards for geospatial data
- • UUIDs for cross-system entity referencing
Data Privacy and Protection Standards
Maintain robust data protection aligned with POPIA.
Protects citizen information, ensuring trust and regulatory compliance.
Standards:
- • ISO/IEC 27001 and 27701 compliance
- • AES-256 and TLS 1.3 encryption
- • Privacy by design principles
- • Role-based access control (RBAC)
- • Regular data protection impact assessments
User Accessibility Standards
Design systems accessible to all users.
Increases usability and equity by supporting diverse user needs.
Standards:
- • WCAG 2.1, Level AA compliance
- • Mobile Web Best Practices (MWBP)
- • ARIA implementation
- • Text alternatives for non-text content
- • Regular accessibility testing
System Scalability Standards
Design DPI to handle varying demand levels.
Ensures DPI systems can handle traffic spikes efficiently.
Standards:
- • Microservices architecture
- • Load balancing implementation
- • Kubernetes container orchestration
- • Database optimization techniques
- • Regular stress testing protocols
Compliance and Accountability Standards
Implement consistent tracking and auditing.
Maintains high standards of integrity and transparency.
Standards:
- • Centralized logging systems
- • ISO/IEC 38500 compliance
- • Blockchain/immutable ledgers
- • Automated compliance checks
- • Comprehensive audit trails
Technology Selection Standards
Ensure appropriate technology choices aligned with goals.
Promotes sustainable and effective technology adoption.
Standards:
- • Open standards compliance
- • Vendor independence assessment
- • Total cost of ownership analysis
- • Technology stack compatibility
- • Regular technology reviews
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