Title of the article: The role of new technologies in improving data governance and increasing security in the country's land and property registration organization.

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Mostafa Mohseni Sani 1
Athena Akbari Birjandi 2
1 Assistant Professor Imam Reza International University - - - , Department of Law, Faculty of Humanities, Imam Reza International University, Khorasan Razavi, Mashhad, Iran
2 Master of Laws in Land Registration Law Imam Reza International University - - - Imam Reza International University, Khorasan Razavi, Mashhad, Iran
Abstract
Background and Objective: The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the role of new technologies in improving data governance and enhancing information security in the country's Land and Property Registration Organization. The increasing importance of data in institutional decision-making and the need to harmonize with international standards double the need to address this issue.

Research Method: This study was qualitative and conducted with a grounded theory approach. The statistical population included managers and experts of the Land and Property Registration Organization, and data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 12 people. The coding process was carried out in three stages: open, axial, and selective, and participant review and comparison with international research were used to validate the data.

Findings: Data analysis showed that the main challenges include weak technological infrastructure, fragmentation of systems, legal gaps, security concerns, and cultural resistance of employees. In contrast, opportunities such as increasing transparency, reducing document forgery, promoting public trust, and improving service efficiency were identified. The findings were consistent with international studies, including the OECD’s emphasis on the link between technology and organizational culture, and the experiences of Sweden and Georgia in using blockchain in the registration system.

Conclusion: The Iranian Document Registration Organization has taken steps such as digitization and piloting blockchain, but it still faces legal, security, and institutional shortcomings. Achieving data-driven governance and increasing security requires a combination of institutional reforms, technological investment, and promoting a data-driven culture.
Keywords
Data Governance
Information Security
Land and Property Registration Organization
Blockchain
Digitalization
E-Government
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