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to formulate a legal framework to safeguard data privacy and security of the eHR sharing system prior to its commissioning. The Food and Health Bureau has conducted eHR Engagement Initiative exercises to invite proposals from the healthcare and information technology sectors for possible eHR partnerships that can facilitate deployment of electronic medical/patient record systems in the private sector and contribute to the development of a territory-wide eHR sharing system.

(c) GovWiFi Programme

The Government officially launched the GovWiFi Programme in March 2008 as a step towards making Hong Kong a wireless city. By March 2011, Wi-Fi facilities will be provided at about 390 government premises throughout the territory for free use by the public. These premises include public libraries, public enquiry service centres, sports centres, job centres, community halls, parks, cooked food centres, museums and some tourist spots.

(d) Electronic Information Management

The development of the electronic information management (EIM) strategy and the departmental strategies for the pilot bureaux/departments (B/Ds) was completed in October 2010. These strategies cover the full life cycle of information from its creation to archival as records. The pilot B/Ds are planning their implementation of EIM initiatives and the Government is developing an overall programme for implementation of EIM across the Government.

(e) E-procurement

The Government is developing an E-procurement system to automate and integrate procurement processes to enhance efficiency and achieve more competitive pricing for Government procurements. Under a pilot programme that covers low-value purchases, each costing less than HK$1.43 million, a Procurement Portal was launched in 2008 to provide one-stop access to procurement information, while E-services were also fully rolled out to the suppliers' community in 2010. Subject to a review of the pilot programme being positive, the Government will formulate a strategy for implementing E-procurement on a government-wide basis.

(f) Multiple Applications on the Smart Identity Card

In 2003 the Government introduced the Smart Identity Card which can support multiple applications. It enables citizens to benefit from automated immigration clearance at border control points. Apart from immigration use, the Smart ID card holder may use it to store an e-certificate and perform library card functions. Since March 2008, it has been possible to use the Smart ID card to make bookings for sports facilities and leisure activities at Leisure Link Self-Service Kiosks.