The new rules aim to prevent corruption and ensure the integrity of digital funds. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has formalized a series of specific guidelines for the management of public computers, responding to critical issues identified during an in-depth investigation. Danny Woo Ying-ming, ICAC commissioner, stated that a preliminary analysis identified significant vulnerabilities in access procedures.

Current procedures leave room for corruption risks, as misuse of systems can lead to data manipulation and protocol bypasses. The commission highlighted that abuse not only generates corruption risks but also compromises the integrity of the state administration itself. According to the official communication, since last July, all public administrations have been obliged by the Digital Policy Office to verify the compliance of their systems before requesting funds.

This preventive control mechanism was established to anticipate and mitigate corruption risks before incidents occur. The new regulation covers 12 specific steps for internal processes, focusing not only on the end user but also on technical management and continuous monitoring. The objective is to prevent unauthorized access, inefficiency of diligence, and circumvention of rules through manually subject to manipulation steps.

The control procedures include an in-depth analysis of data, adequate verification of responsibilities, and constant monitoring to detect anomalies. The commission specified that any deviation from standard protocols must be immediately reported to avoid corruption risks turning into confirmed facts. The commission clarified that the primary objective is to prevent corruption risks related to unauthorized access, inefficiency of diligence, and data manipulation.

The regulation introduces a clear accountability system for administrations that do not comply with security protocols during fund requests. The investigation results have highlighted how manual procedures can be easily manipulated for corruption, while digital systems offer superior traceability. The ICAC has decided to make compliance mandatory for all digital projects, ensuring that every fund request is verified with rigorous control.