The Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau (“ITIB”) and the Cyberspace Administration of China (“CAC”) signed the “Memorandum of Understanding on Facilitating Cross-boundary Data Flow within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area” (“the Memorandum”) in Beijing on 29 June 2023 to jointly promote cross-boundary data flow within the Greater Bay Area (“GBA”).

Launched in December 2020, “iAM Smart” Platform provides one-stop personalised digital services platform, which enables users to log in and use online services by their personal mobile phone in a smart and convenient way. All Hong Kong Identity Card holders aged 11 or above are eligible to register for “iAM Smart”. The numbers of services accessible through “iAM Smart” have been rising continuously. Popular online services of “iAM Smart” include SmartPLAY, eHealth, eTAX, Contactless e-Channel, HKeToll, renewal of vehicle licences, online application for International Driving Permit, online services of power and gas companies, etc.

The Government has allocated $3 billion for the launch of a three-year AI Subsidy Scheme to support local universities, R&D centres, government departments and AI-related enterprises in leveraging the computing power of Cyberport's AI Supercomputing Centre (AISC).

We implement the Knowing More About IT Programme and the IT Innovation Lab in Secondary Schools Programme.

We promote and assist government departments in sourcing innovative IT solutions to meet their business needs and enhance public services.

We spearheads the development of digital government to bring impact, convenience and benefits to the public and businesses; prompting Government Bureaux/Departments to embrace a transformative mindset in public services.

In order to allow members of our society to enjoy the benefits of digital technology, we promote various digital inclusion measures to help those in need to understand and use digital technology products and services.

Data governance encompasses multiple core elements, including the integration, application, opening up, and sharing of data; data security; infrastructure; industry planning; as well as alignment with various standards and regulatory frameworks.

We support the Government’s work on enhancing cybersecurity of critical infrastructures and government systems

We foster closer collaboration with the Mainland on the connectivity of digital infrastructures and data