Information Technology and Broadcasting Bureau explained

The Information Technology and Broadcasting Bureau (ITBB[1]) is a former policy bureau of the Government of Hong Kong, which was responsible for managing Hong Kong's broadcasting services, developing the film industry, promoting Hong Kong's telecommunications, and providing support to the application of Information Technology within the Government.[2] It was headed by Secretary for Information Technology and Broadcasting.[3]

The bureau was established in April 1999 to replace the Broadcasting, Culture and Sport Bureau,[4] and lasted until 1 July 2002,[5] when it was merged with the Trade and Industry Bureau to form the Commerce, Industry and Technology Bureau.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Digital 21: Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Information Technology Strategy. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. Hong Kong. 1998. Information Technology and Broadcasting Bureau (ITBB).
  2. Web site: Policy Address - Information Technology and Broadcasting Bureau. 1998. HKSAR Government. 30 August 2014. Hong Kong.
  3. Web site: Licensing of cable-based external fixed Telecommunication Network Services. 1 February 2000. Legislative Council Secretariat. Hong Kong Legislative Council. 30 August 2014. Hong Kong.
  4. Web site: INFORMATION NOTE - Re-organization of the Government Secretariat . 2011. Legislative Council Secretariat. Hong Kong Legislative Council. 30 August 2014. Hong Kong.
  5. Web site: Government Decretariat: Information Technology and Broadcasting Bureau. 2011. Legislative Council Secretariat. Hong Kong Legislative Council. 30 August 2014. Hong Kong.

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