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21st Century Technology for New York’s Future

Governor Pataki believes that government must be responsive to its citizens. That’s why he has taken steps to ensure that New Yorkers have direct access to efficient, effective, and responsive government.

Recognizing the important role that technology plays in the future of State government, Governor Pataki has made unprecedented investments in technology that will allow State agencies to better respond to the public's needs.

• Governor Pataki unveiled his new e-Commerce Initiative and announced the establishment of a digital "Government Without Walls" in New York State.
  
  
• Governor Pataki made history by signing his e-Commerce bill electronically. This initiative allows citizens and businesses continuous access to government information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  
  
• Through the Governor’s e-Commerce/e-Government initiative, citizens and businesses are able to directly access State systems and data online, making services convenient, secure, and easy to use.
  
  
• Under Pataki’s leadership, New York is the first State in the nation to ban sales taxes for purchases over the Internet.
  
  
• Governor Pataki’s Electronic Signature Records Act provides the same legal weight to government permits and legal documents filed electronically as those filed manually.
  
  
• Governor Pataki’s NYeNet statewide e-Commerce/e-Government initiative provides New Yorkers with on-line access to government services like paying taxes, renewing driver’s licenses and applying for student loans.