Digital Government
DHS, USCIS Want to Collect More Biometric Information from Immigrants
The Homeland Security Department will propose a rule change that would allow U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to collect voice, iris and facial recognition scans.
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The Government Is Failing to Notify Employees of COVID Cases in Their Buildings or Ensure Cleaning, IG Says
The approach is "threatening the health and safety of federal workers, contractors, building occupants and the public," lawmaker said.
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D.C museum rethinks visitor tech with social distancing in mind
User apps are a key for African American History and Culture museum's post COVID-19 exhibits, according to a top developer.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Sept. 4
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Customs Deploying Biometric Tech at Ports Without Fully Addressing Privacy Requirements, GAO Finds
A new audit shows Customs and Border Protection isn’t providing enough transparency to travelers regarding facial recognition technology at ports.
Digital Government
Trump Administration Releases Draft Framework for the Ethical Use of Data
The draft Data Ethics Framework offers seven tenets for agencies to follow, complete with legal authorities, use cases and links to additional resources.
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Civic tech intern discovers that human-centered design is happening at the IRS
Steve Kelman checks in on the Coding it Forward initiative.
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FCW Insider: Sept. 3
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
‘Invest in Yourself,’ Female Federal CISOs Tell Women Seeking Cyber Jobs
Three female federal chief information security officers discussed how women can advance their careers in the cybersecurity field at a Wednesday webinar.
Digital Government
Oracle Loses Another JEDI Appeal
Oracle had argued the Pentagon’s decision to award the contract to a single award was flawed.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Sept. 2
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
USPS Is Fighting to Block the Release of Data on Mail Delays
The Postal Service is fending off pressures before its regulator and federal courts, but it's already suffered one setback.
Digital Government
Survey: Feds Unprepared for Data Deluge
Projections show the public sector could see volume of data grow by a factor of 3.5 in the coming years, but nearly 90% of IT leaders say they are not ready for rapid growth, according to a new survey.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Sept. 1
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Fresh Snowden Reports Have One Lawmaker Questioning if Congress Was Surveilled
It follows the release of new allegations related to Edward Snowden.
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