[1] The digital ministry's duties were to integrate and develop policy for telecommunication, information, cybersecurity, the Internet and communication industries.

The agency was also responsible for maintenance and management of digital resources and infrastructure, and expected to foster a positive environment for the development of new technologies.

[5][6] The Executive Yuan declared the founding of a digital development ministry a legislative priority in February 2021.

[7] By March, assorted amendments had been proposed for legislative review and minister without portfolio Kuo Yau-hwang was selected convenor of the digital ministry's preparatory office.

[12] She was heavily involved in setting up the Ministry of Digital Affairs,[13] and was duly appointed the agency's founding minister.