[§27G-1]  Definitions.  As usedin this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

"Committee" means the access Hawaii committee.

"Government agency" means anygovernment agency that stores, gathers, or generates public information,including all branches of government, all executive departments, boards, andcommissions of the State or counties, and all public corporations created bythe legislature.

"Internet" means the globalinformation system that is logically linked together by a globally uniqueaddress space based on the internet protocol (IP), or its subsequent extension;and that is able to support communications using the transmission controlprotocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP) suite, or its subsequent extension, orother IP-compatible protocols; and that provides, uses, or makes accessible,either publicly or privately, information to users.

"Internet portal" means thecentralized electronic information system by which public information isprovided via dial-in modem or continuous link to the public throughsubscriptions.

"Portal manager" means the entity orperson engaged to manage and operate the internet portal on behalf of theState.

"Value added electronic services"means services, including but not limited to:

(1)  Providing periodic, continual, and ongoing accessto information maintained by a government agency without requiring separaterequests for information as it is created;

(2)  Compiling data or performing other researchservices;

(3)  Permitting the electronic filing of reports,renewals, or application; or

(4)  Enabling the transaction of business over the internetportal. [L 2007, c 172, pt of §2]