Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Frederick Ma said he expected through this collaboration initiative more Wi-Fi applications will be made available for consideration by the Government and community for adoption, and better electronic delivery of public services will be facilitated.
Mr Ma today told lawmakers more than 60 bureaux and departments have deployed wireless-mobile technologies in about 200 IT systems. They will continue deploying such technologies in IT systems where applicable and suitable.
New technology adoption
On the application of the Web 2.0 concept, he said the adoption of Web 2.0 tools and associated modes of interaction is an evolutionary process.
"The Government will continue to leverage Web 2.0 technologies to enhance our interaction with and receive feedback from the public. We encourage bureaux and departments to follow the Web 2.0 development and make use of the applicable technologies to engage the public and improve public service delivery in their specific policy areas."
On the management of personal data he said the issue is governed by the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. "As such, currently we have no plan to provide dedicated electronic accounts to the public for using the various e-government services."
Quelle/Source: News.gov.hk, 24.10.2007
