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The Media, Communications and Information Technology

Government Home Pages on the Internet

In line with the government's commitment to openness, transparency and accountability, government bureaus and departments use the internet to communicate with the public and to disseminate information on their policies, services and activities. All government home pages, including those produced for special events and topics, are in Chinese and English and can be accessed through GovHK, a one-stop portal at www.gov.hk. The public can obtain government information and services through the portal or their personalised MyGovHK accounts anytime, anywhere. To provide a better browsing experience for users, GovHK will adopt a responsive web design that eases the search for government information and access to online services across different devices.

Code on Access to Government Information

As an open and accountable government, all bureaus and departments are committed to making information available to the public in accordance with the Code on Access to Information. The code sets out the types of government information the public may have access to, and the grounds on which disclosure may be refused. The public may complain to the Ombudsman if any bureau or department does not comply with the provisions of the code.

Communications Authority

The Communications Authority (CA), an independent statutory body established under the Communications Authority Ordinance (CAO) in 2012, is a unified regulatory body taking over the functions previously performed by its predecessors, the Broadcasting Authority and the Telecommunications Authority. The CA comprises 10 non-officials from various sectors of the community and two public officers. It regulates the broadcasting and telecommunications industries in accordance with the Broadcasting Ordinance, the Telecommunications Ordinance, the CAO, the Broadcasting (Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance, the Trade Descriptions Ordinance and the Competition Ordinance. It also enforces the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Ordinance.

The Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA), the CA's executive arm and secretariat, assists the CA in administering and enforcing the relevant ordinances governing the broadcasting and telecommunications sectors.

Telecommunications

The government aims to facilitate the development of the telecommunications industry and enhance Hong Kong's position as the region's telecommunications hub.

Hong Kong's telecommunications markets are fully liberalised and keenly competitive, benefiting service users in terms of prices, service quality and choices. This demonstrates the success of the city's pro-competition policy and pro-market approach, which enable consumers and business users to enjoy state-of-the-art technologies at affordable prices.

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