6.2.3 As a country, South Africa not only has to monitors and participates in the development of relevant standards but has to align its standards to international best practices. In South Africa, the SABS (StanSA1), is the leading standard-developing body. 6.2.4 This policy promotes;  compliance with appropriate technical and operational cybersecurity standards. Where appropriate the Minister will regulate compliance with such standards.  the development of legal and regulatory frameworks that support cybersecurity standards.  the creation of standards that will ensure a safe and secure environment that will enable the growth of e-commerce and an inclusive information society. 6.3 Promote E-Commerce and the information society 6.3.1 The transition of global economies has significantly shifted from paper-based to an advanced electronic commerce. Electronic commerce does not recognize national borders or time zones, nor is it limited by physical distance. 6.3.2 Rather it depends on the existence of common software architecture, standard protocols and secure communication processes. 6.3.3 E-commerce has the potential to transform the global market and facilitate relationships between nations; it enables exchange of information, products, services and payments for commercial and communications purposes between people, this range from business to business, business to consumers, government to business and government to consumers. 6.3.4 The information society is described by WSIS Plan of action as people centred, inclusive and developmental oriented where every individual can icreate, utilise, and share information and knowledge using information communication technologies to achieve their full potential in promoting their sustainable development and improving the quality of their lives. 6.3.5 This cybersecurity policy is guided by the following principles: 1 Standards South Africa 15