The policy and guidelines are an important component for geospatial information’s management and coordination in the development and implementation of MyGDI program. In this regard, a series of circular letters and guidelines have been issued by the MyGDI National Coordinating Committee (MNCC). It covers matters concerning geospatial data pricing and dissemination, MyGDI’s development and implementation, custodianship, development and implementation of the Geospatial Data Centre (GDC), sharing and dissemination of geospatial information and compliance of geospatial information standards.

Fundamental dataset is significant geospatial data that comply with the standards and requirements of the various parties to support the planning and development of the organization. Basic data sharing policy Geospatial Data Centre (GDC) is free amongst the government agencies (Government to Government - G2G) and students in public higher education institutions on condition of application through the University with Dean’s approval. However, the public and private agencies can still get the data directly through the data providers agencies.

Government Agency intended is agency, department and statutory body which involved in MyGDI programme whether as data provider (lead agency or custodian) or consumer.