National Digital Identity Bill of Bhutan 2023
The Minister for Industry, Commerce and Employment as Member In-Charge of the Bill introduced the National Digital Identity Bill of Bhutan 2023 to the House today.
The Bill was introduced with the reasoning that the proposed National Digital Identity (NDI) Bill will empower all natural and legal persons by affording a digital identity which is accessible through one’s personal devices to carry numerous digital transactions - applying for financial services, employment, G2C services and more. It was also submitted that it will promote Bhutan’s digital economy, ensure social security, accessibility, and allow citizens to utilize their identity seamlessly while traveling within and beyond the national boundary among various other benefits.
The House approved the motion to deliberate on the Bill. It was referred to the Good Governance Committee for further review. The Committee will report back to the House on 15th June for Third Reading.
