The government has implemented a multi-pronged data governance strategy The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has provided a response to the question raised regarding data governance and the promotion of the digital economy. Here is a summary of the response: The government acknowledges the importance of data governance and…
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This campaign aims to facilitate the development of Smart Government The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) has announced the launch of the Catch the Innovation Campaign to promote innovation within government departments and improve the quality and efficiency of public services. This campaign, following a previous edition…
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OGCIO declares concerns are false In response to a report conducted by an overseas cyber security company claiming that the “LeaveHomeSafe” mobile app has security flaws, the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) today (July 28) made the following solemn statement on the inaccurate report and unfair allegation.…
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Assistant Government Chief Information Officer of Hong Kong talks through safe mobile practises. The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO), the Hong Kong Police Force and the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre jointly held a session to inform people on safe mobile phone practises. According…
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Contractors used to develop social media analytics platform. The Hong Kong Office of the Government of CIO (OGCIO) has provided various policy bureaux/government departments (B/Ds) to assist them in implementing big data analytics projects. This includes developing a social media analytics platform (the analytics platform) so that B/Ds may, by…
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Reassurances after concerns noted over access rights of the mobile app. The Hong Kong Office of the Government CIO’s (OGCIO) recent creation and launch of the “LeaveHomeSafe” COVID-19 exposure notification mobile app, has garnered media concern over privacy issues regarding the access rights of the mobile app. The concern centred…
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Procuring departments are required to split large contracts into smaller ones as far as possible to facilitate participation. The Office of the Government CIO, Hong Kong is encouraging small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups to participate in government procurements and helping them tap business opportunities that will be conducive to…
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OGCIO encourages more public and private organisations to take part in the cross-sector sharing of cyber security information. The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) has formalised the Partnership Programme for Cyber Security Information Sharing, also known as Cybersec Infohub, from September. The OGCIO will partner with the…
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