Handbook of Information Security, Volume 1, Key Concepts, Infrastructure, Standards, and Protocols
by Hossein Bidgoli
International Security Issues of E-Government
Karin Geiselhart, University of Canberra and Australian National University Canberra, Australia
Introduction
E-Government Evolution
Technology and the State
Current Dimensions and Limitations of E-Government
Localized Accountabilities of E-Government
Problems of Scale for Information Accuracy and Security
E-Government Beyond National Borders
Taxation and Representation
E-Governance of Global Information Commons
Responsiveness, Monitoring, and Adaptation of Global Information
Consistency and Coordination of Global Information
Deterrents to Global E-Governance
Nongovernment Actors and Government Information
Corporate Sector
Local Nongovernment Agencies
International Nongovernment Agencies
Citizens Without Borders
Global Information—Areas of High Risk
International Information: Economic and Financial
Legal and Administrative Information
Environmental Information
Health Information
Transport Information
Conclusions
Glossary
Cross References
References
Further Reading
INTRODUCTION
The previous chapter in this Handbook documents the rise of e-government and its transformative effects. The digital representation of government activities leads to a wider spread of information and decision making, both vertically and laterally. This challenges hierarchical bureaucratic procedures and established agency roles. Responses include requirements to make key documents available electronically and the development of standards for electronic consultation, ...
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