Digital Policy Office

The Digital Policy Office (DPO, ) is an agency of the Hong Kong government established in 2024, in charge of policy and regulation of information technology, information security, telecommunications and strengthening digitalization in Hong Kong. The Digital Policy Office is established by merging the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) and the Efficiency Office (EffO), both under the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau. The DPO is led by the Commissioner for Digital Policy ranked at Government Chief Information Officer (directorate grade 6).

Background
Following the Chief Executive’s 2023 Policy Address, John Lee Ka-chiu’s government planned to develop Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology Centre including advance development of digital government. Lee suggested to set up the Digital Policy Office responsible for driving development with data and policies.

Commissioner
The DPO is headed by the Commissioner for Digital Policy (titled Government Chief Information Officer before 2024).

List of commissioners

 * Tony Wong Chi-kwong, (2024 - incumbent)