Supporting basic research. Yellow Light Adding specialized value to public data and information. Providing private goods. Providing online services. Promoting network externalities, or groups of users, to enhance the value of government-sponsored technology.
Special attention needs to be paid to privacy, security and consumer protection online.
Red Light Entering markets in which private-sector firms are active. Maximizing net revenues on government projects or reducing competition. Providing goods or services. However, the principles should be applied repeatedly over time, to existing as well as new online activities. Such an approach will help to ensure that an activity that is appropriate initially does not expand into one that is inappropriate.