Lawmakers Ask for Info on Meta’s Data Privacy Policies
Concern on Capitol Hill continues to rise about reproductive data and big tech following Roe v. Wade’s overturn.
Statistical Uncertainty Could be Problematic for Evidence-Based Policies, Study Finds
Certain privacy measures, as well as general data errors, can skew funding allocations derived from census information.
5G and Cloud Can Work Together to Improve Government Operations, Experts Say
Government and private sector officials explained how 5G can be an “underlayment” for scale and speed.
Lack of Equitable Data is Harming Underserved Communities, U.S. Chief Data Scientist Says
Enhanced data collection efforts and outreach are needed to improve outcomes for underrepresented communities across the country.
For the First Time, Government Asks Public for Input on Census Design
Recommendations from the public will help ensure that the Census Bureau is using the right tools and technology to reach all residents in the 2030 census.
FCC Probe Reveals Mobile Carriers’ Data Management Practices are ‘All Over the Map’
The last time the FCC investigated mobile carriers’ practices regarding location data, it resulted in fines Jessica Rosenworcel—now chair of the commission—said were unjustly meager.
FTC Sues Location Data Collector, Alleging Lax Security
The Federal Trade Commission is going after data broker Kochava over its practice of selling “sensitive geolocation data.”
House Oversight Dems Seeking Data From Social Media Companies About Threats to Law Enforcement
Lawmakers are demanding information from online platforms about how they are responding to growing threats against law enforcement officials following the FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago.
DHS Commits to Better Intel Sharing with Law Enforcement, Points to Mobile App
Whether the department has increased information sharing with government partners is unclear, but—either way—the quality is just not there, according to DHS’ Office of the Inspector General.
Law Enforcement Purchase of Consumer Data Draws Congressional Scrutiny
Democrat lawmakers addressed seven federal law enforcement agencies for documentation of how often data was procured outside formal legal channels.
FTC Contemplates Rules to Protect Against Commercial Surveillance and Lax Data Privacy
The Commission voted Thursday to issue a notice of their proposed rulemaking and solicit public comment.
Accurate U.S. Crime Data Demands More State Participation
FBI Director Christopher Wray discussed federal data reporting from state and local jurisdictions, and how advanced technologies stand to help.
Can a Fitness App Ease the Military’s Recruitment Crisis?
App gives recruiters a tool to monitor how their recruits are shaping up before shipping out.
Audits of CBP’s Facial Recognition Partners ‘Vital to Building Trust,’ Lawmaker Says
The agency has “a ways to go” in auditing facial recognition partners for privacy and security, a watchdog noted.
GAO: VA Needs Better Data Collection, Analysis on Sexual Harassment
The Government Accountability Office issued a follow-up report to its 2020 analysis of the Veterans Affairs Department’s procedures for collecting and handling data on sexual misconduct.
Preventing Wildfires Could Start With Data From Controlled Burns
Sage combines machine learning with data from edge sensors to provide on-the-spot detection, monitoring and analysis of a burning area.
DHS Cleared After 2021 Exposure of Terrorist Watchlist Data
The agency’s Office of the Inspector General found that the Department of Homeland Security has ways to safeguard and share sensitive data and properly acted once it learned about the alleged exposure.
Small Business Contract Awards Hit Record $154B
But fewer of those companies are entering the federal market or competing for the work, the Small Business Administration says.
Biden Administration Unveils Website to Help Combat Extreme Heat Conditions
Heat.gov includes interactive maps, forecasts and other resources to help officials and the general public cope with high temperatures.
VA's New Master Record Aims to be a 'Single Source of Truth' for Veteran Data
The new VA Profile system is a back-end data storage program that will give agency offices and systems a single source for accurate veteran information.
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