Controls for Employees in Information Security, Network Management, and Database Management Roles
Date Issued: 05 July 2020
Summary: 7/2020
Circular No. 7/2020, imposes mandatory controls on state administrative units and government companies regarding positions related to information security, network management, and database administration, based on Cabinet directives to safeguard data security and confidentiality. The core requirement is that only Omani nationals must hold these sensitive positions. Furthermore, technology and communications service providers, whether directly contracted or subcontracted, must exclusively employ Omani personnel for these specific tasks. The Ministry confirms that compliance will be verified through its Government Compliance Program.
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