The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs is responsible for strategy and policymaking for digital transformation and ICT. There is extensive collaboration and consultation between the ministry and other governmental bodies and actors. 

Under the Ministry of Finance and Economic affairs, a special taskforce, Digital Iceland, is operated for the coordination, development and execution of core projects. Digital Iceland operates the national portal Island.is. Digital Iceland’s core services are described in chapter 3.2. 

Bjarni Benediktsson Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs     Source:https://www.government.is/ministries/ministry-of-finance-and-economic-affairs/

As of 2023, The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation covers all sectors of ordinary business and economic activity. The Ministry’s main goal is to pave the way for a vigorous and forward-looking economy. The Ministry is responsible for telecommunications, digital communication and internet security, as well as all electronic business relations and therefore also for eIDAS incorporation. Cyber security is also part of the Ministry’s mandate. 

Pursuant to Chapter VI of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, the Data Protection Authority (DPA) is a supervisory body which oversees the implementation of the Regulation, of Act No. 90/2018, and of special legal provisions concerning the processing of personal data and other related rules.  

The Data Protection Authority is an independent body managed by a special board. The Data Protection Commissioner is responsible for and oversees the authority’s daily activities, financial matters and operations, as well as personnel recruitment. 

CERT-IS is mandated by law to act as a national point-of-contact for cyber-security related incidents. CERT-IS serves its constituency by proactively analysing, advising on threats and vulnerabilities, as well as providing assistance in handling incidents that may occur. CERT-IS contributes to the overall cyber security in Iceland by providing alerts and contributing to publicly available educational material, including the website cert.is.  

The Icelandic Association of Local Authorities is a cooperation forum between local authorities. The association was established in 1945 and all Icelandic local authorities have been members of the association since 1973. 

The Association aims to defend local interests in dealings with the government and other parties in both national and international matters. It formulates common policies on specific issues and therefore works closely with both the central government and the Althingi. A special cooperation agreement is in force between the association and the government, containing formal provisions on their relations. 

The committee was established early in 2022 with members from central government and the Association of Local Authorities. The purpose of the committee is to harmonise the digital efforts based on the digital strategy and the State's strategic plan for municipal affairs.