The MAP is preparing regulations that will establish controls, responsibilities, and oversight mechanisms for the use of these tools in the Dominican State
SANTO DOMINGO.– The use of artificial intelligence systems in Dominican public institutions will have a general regulatory framework starting in 2027, when the Ministry of Public Administration (MAP) expects to finalize regulations that will establish the rules for implementing these technologies in state services.
The regulation will define criteria on transparency, risk management, protection of personal data and responsibilities of institutions that incorporate artificial intelligence tools into their operations.
The provision also seeks to establish safeguards to prevent the use of these systems from affecting fundamental rights, causing discrimination, or limiting citizens' access to public services and benefits.
The initiative will continue the Code of Ethics for Artificial Intelligence in Public Services, approved by Decree No. 787-26, which establishes principles to regulate the use of these tools in state administration.
The Minister of Public Administration, Sigmund Freund, explained that the purpose is to take advantage of new technologies to improve the quality of services, simplify procedures and facilitate the relationship between institutions and citizens.
Supervision and protection of rights
Among the provisions included in the Code of Ethics are the protection of personal data, non-discrimination, respect for due process, and human supervision of artificial intelligence systems.
Impact assessments are also established for those tools whose operation may significantly affect fundamental rights, access to public benefits or the provision of essential services.
The application of these principles will involve the MAP, the General Directorate of Ethics and Governmental Integrity (Digeig) and the Governmental Office of Information and Communication Technologies (Ogtic), each within their respective competencies.
The challenge of preparing the State
The regulation will be accompanied by measures to improve the technological capabilities of institutions and prepare public servants to work with these tools.
In this regard, the MAP is developing a Digital Competency Framework for Public Servants, together with the National Institute of Public Administration (INAP) and with the support of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).
The project includes training in data management, digital transformation, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence systems.
The strategy also includes provisions to facilitate the exchange of information between institutions, digitize procedures, and coordinate the State's technological investments.
These include decrees no. 403-26, on interoperability and data governance; no. 384-26, which establishes the National Strategy for Proactive Services, and no. 714-26, relating to the coordination of the state digital infrastructure.
Assessment of the country's conditions
The MAP is also developing, with technical assistance from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), an Artificial Intelligence Landscape Assessment (AILA).
The study, whose technical mission was carried out in March 2026, examines the conditions of the Dominican Republic for incorporating these technologies, including infrastructure, data availability, specialized personnel, institutional capacities and regulation.
Their results will serve as a reference to identify areas that require strengthening before expanding the use of artificial intelligence in public administration.
The General Regulation on Artificial Intelligence for the Public Sector will be developed during 2027 and subsequently submitted to the Executive Branch for approval by decree.
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