Published On: 08/02/2024
The Peoples’ Coalition Cabinet held its second meeting for the year on Tuesday 6th February 2024. Decisions made at the second meeting of Cabinet includes:
9. Cabinet approves MOU with Australia under “Vuvale Partnership” on Cybersecurity Cooperation Cabinet approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Cybersecurity Cooperation between Australia and Fiji, under the Vuvale Partnership.
Cybersecurity is a cross-cutting and national issue. Currently, the Minister responsible for Communications has the responsibility of information and communication technologies (ICT) and online safety laws, including the Cybercrime Act 2021.
The Department of Communications is bolstering national cybersecurity efforts by involving all relevant agencies, including the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration in capacity building and other initiatives related to cybersecurity.
The Cybersecurity collaboration with Australia includes the following:
• development of the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) Study Report and the operationalisation of the CERT; • the development of the National Cybersecurity Strategy; • technical cybersecurity collaboration regarding government infrastructure; and • progressing regional priorities and common interests in regional and international forums including sharing experiences and best practices, which includes collaboration on new and emerging technology such as responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The MOU will be valid for a period of 5 years.
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