NITAU Functions

To provide first-level Technical support and advice for critical Government Information Technology Systems including managing the utilization of the resources and infrastructure for centralized Data Center facilities for large systems through the provision of specialized Technical skills ;
To identify and advise Government on all matters of InformationTechnology Development, utilization and deployment including systems development, Information Technology Security, training and support ;
To co-ordinate, supervise and monitor the utilization of the Information Technology in the public and private sectors;
To regulate and enforce standards for Information Technology hardware and software equipment procurement in all Government
Ministries, Departments, agencies and parastatals;
To create and manage the national databank, its inputs and outputs
To set, monitor, and regulate standards for information Technology planning, acquisition, implementation, delivery, support, organization, sustenance, disposal, risks management, data protection, security and contingency planning;
To regulate the electronic signature infrastructure and other related matters as used in the electronic transactions in Uganda;
To promote and provide technical guidance for the establishment of e-Government, e-Commerce and other e-Transactions in Uganda;
In liaison with other relevant institutions, to regulate the Information Technology profession in Uganda in order to ensure its effective utilization promotion and Development ;
To act as an authentication center for information technology training in Uganda in conjunction with the Ministry responsible for Education
To provide advice on information technology project management services to Government;
To provide for information management services through acting as records management facility and information repository;
To provide guidance in information technology audit services to Government;
To provide guidance on the establishment of an infrastructure for information sharing by Government and related stakeholders;
To undertake and commission research as may be necessary to promote the objectives of the authority;
To arbitrate disputes arising between suppliers of information technology solutions and consumers;
To protect and promote the interests of consumers or users of information technology services or solutions;
To undertake any other activity necessary for the implementation of the objects of the Authority.

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