398 Communications, the Media and Information Technology
The Property Stamping System was rolled out in August 2004 to allow online processing of stamping applications and issuance of stamp certificates to applicants by the Inland Revenue Department. It also allows applicants to submit tenancy-related forms online to Rating and Valuation Department in one go.
The Business Entry Portal, introduced in February 2004, provides one-stop access to essential business information from over 100 contributing sources from government bureaux and departments, public bodies, trade associations and other organisations.
The online tax filing service was enhanced in April 2004 to allow users to retrieve basic particulars submitted in the previous year's tax return under ESD to facilitate e-filing in subsequent years.
A mobile channel was launched in August 2004 to allow mobile access to some popular ESD services, including Appointment Booking for Registration of identity Card, Appointment Booking Service for Hong Kong Smart Card Replacement Exercise, Smart ID Card Appointment Quota Checking, Marriage Register Appointment Quota Checking, Access to Weather Report, Air Pollution Index, Government Press Release and News Announcement, and Government Telephone Directory.
(b) Multiple Applications on the Smart Identity Card
The Immigration Department started issuing the smart identity (ID) card in 2003 as a joined-up project that offers a number of public services through the single interface of the smart identity card. In addition to using the card for traditional immigration functions (as a means of identification), holders of smart ID cards may also choose to use them for library services and opt to embed in their ID cards a digital certificate (the personal e-Cert) issued by HKPCA to carry out secure online transactions. Moreover, the smart ID card can be used for automated immigration clearance in phases starting from the end of 2004. It may also be used to replace the driving licence from around 2006. The smart ID card aims to create a critical mass of citizens who are ready to make use of e-services and will serve as a population-wide platform for the further development of e-government and e-commerce in Hong Kong.
(c) Other Joined-up and Government-wide Projects
The Government is undertaking a number of other joined-up projects, such as the Property Information Hub, which aims to provide one-stop access to property- related information kept by the Rating and Valuation Department, Land Registry, Lands Department and Buildings Department; and the Integrated Criminal Justice Processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy in transferring information among a number of departments and agencies involved in the criminal justice process.
(d) Common Look and Feel
The 'Common Look and Feel' (CLF) website design initiative was introduced to all bureaux and departments in March 2003. By end 2004, about 40 bureaux/ departments have adopted CLF to their departmental websites. By providing a more
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