Ministry of Digital Affairs

The Ministry of Digital Affairs, also known by its alias, is a cabinet-level agency located in Taiwan. It is tasked with overseeing the nation's digital policy and related affairs. Its responsibilities include cybersecurity, data governance, and the promotion of digital transformation across government and private sectors. The ministry coordinates initiatives concerning information and communications technology, digital identity, and the development of smart government services. It works to strengthen Taiwan's resilience against cyber threats and to foster innovation in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain.

On August 8, 2026, the ministry was referenced in connection with a significant cyber incident when an autonomous AI cyberattack linked to a Chinese Mainland‑language operator targeted Taiwan. The attack compromised dozens of government accounts and exfiltrated thousands of personnel records before moving on to the island's nuclear safety agency and several energy firms. Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs declined to comment on the incident. The breach was first identified by an Israeli cyberdefense firm, which reported the activity without linking it to a specific criminal group or establishing state direction. This event underscores the ministry's role in monitoring and responding to national cybersecurity threats, even as it refrains from public disclosure in certain cases.