Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- The government has issued two ordinances on personal data protection and management, bringing 10 types of information -- including financial, health, and community-related information -- under legal protection online.

Authorities say the laws ensure citizens' control and security over their personal data.

On Thursday, the Personal Data Protection and National Data Governance ordinances were gazetted, according to a media statement from the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications on Sunday.

The new ordinances also introduce the concept of a "single digital identity" for citizens, allowing secure access to different government and digital services through a unified ID.

Earlier, on Saturday night, Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, the...