Terms Used In Idaho Code 67-830

  • Information technology: means all present and future forms of computer hardware, computer software and services used or required for automated data processing, computer-related office automation or telecommunications. See Idaho Code 67-831
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
  • Telecommunications: means all present and future forms of hardware, software or services used or required for transmitting voice, data, video or images over a distance. See Idaho Code 67-831
The legislature finds that advances in information technology and telecommunications present significant opportunities for the state of Idaho to improve the efficiency and productivity of state government, to encourage public access to government information and to enhance lifelong educational and training opportunities. The implications of these information technology and telecommunications advances require a centralized and coordinated strategic planning process involving the expertise and participation of experienced persons from both state government and the private sector. The establishment of the Idaho technology authority will facilitate a centralized approach to the acquisition and evaluation of necessary technical information and the informed development of a statewide strategic plan to ensure a coordinated approach to the design, procurement and implementation of information technology and telecommunications systems for both state government and the public.