Wisconsin Code § 16.97

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In this subchapter:
(1m) “Agency” has the meaning given in s. 16.70 (1e).
(2) “Authority” has the meaning given in s. 16.70 (2).
(3) “Computer services” means any services in which a computer is utilized other than for personal computing purposes.
(4) “Data processing” means the delivery of information processing services.
(5m) “Executive branch agency” has the meaning given in s.
16.70 (4).
(5p) “Form” means any written material, by whatever means
printed, generated or reproduced, with blank spaces left for the
entry of additional information to be used for the purpose of providing information, collecting information or requiring action in
any transaction involving this state.
(5s) “Forms management” means the system of providing
forms to accomplish necessary operations efficiently and economically, including analysis and design of forms, improvement
of methods of procurement, distribution and disposition of forms
and improvement of methods to keep to a reasonable level the
public’s duty to report. “Forms management” includes the elimination of unnecessary forms and of unnecessary data collection
and standardizing, consolidating and simplifying forms and related procedures.
(6) “Information technology” means the electronic processing, storage and transmission of information including data processing and telecommunications.
(6m) “Information technology portfolio” means information
technology systems, applications, infrastructure, and information
resources and human resources devoted to developing and maintaining information technology systems.
(7) “Local governmental unit” means a political subdivision
of this state, a special purpose district in this state, an instrumentality or corporation of such a political subdivision or special purpose district, a combination or subunit of any of the foregoing or
an instrumentality of the state and any of the foregoing.
(8) “Personal computing” means utilizing a computer that is
located at the same work station where the input or output of data
is conducted.
(8m) “Public contact form” means a form generated and used
by any agency in transactions between the agency and a member
of the public.
(9) “Supercomputer” means a special purpose computer that
performs in a scientific environment and that is characterized by
a very high processing speed and power.
(10) “Telecommunications” means all services and facilities
capable of transmitting, switching, or receiving information in
any form by wire, radio, or other electronic means.

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