Digital Government
Obama team couldn't cope with Russian election meddling, report says
The administration did not view cyber activities by Russia as part of a larger overall campaign and limited information-sharing efforts in ways that inhibited a more cohesive response.
Digital Government
Agencies look to 'low code' to speed development
Increasingly federal agencies are looking to easy-to-use "low code" development techniques to build public-facing apps.
Digital Government
Court Shuts Down Hundreds of Fake Government Sites After FTC Complaint
A court approved a preliminary injunction pending a full trial.
Digital Government
NSF Tech Leader Aims for a Data-Savvy, Innovation-Focused Workforce
Dorothy Aronson, the National Science Foundation’s dual-hatted chief information officer and chief data officer, discusses her role in shaping the data literacy of the agency’s workforce.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Feb. 5
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
GSA Praised for Progress on Contracting Schedule Consolidation
Compared to a 2015 merger, “phase two [of the current process] far exceeds the expectations,” said one observer.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Feb. 4
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Dating Apps Can Be Dangerous. Congress Is Investigating.
Prompted by press reports, including a recent article by Columbia Journalism Investigations and ProPublica, a House subcommittee announced that it would examine the use of dating apps by minors and the prevalence of sex offenders on such sites.
Digital Government
The Census Already Started in Alaska. Native Translators Are Working to Prevent Undercount Repeat.
Across the country, tribal and non-English speaking communities are creating guidance and messages in a variety of languages to encourage Census 2020 participation.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Feb. 3
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
With voting nearly underway for 2020, who is in charge of policing disinformation?
A plan from Sen. Warren's campaign is designed to avoid a repeat of Russian tactics in 2016, but some experts say different challenges will emerge in 2020.
Digital Government
Future of Federal Data Strategy Will Include Informing Citizens About How Their Data Is Used
As agencies share more data between departments, the administration will develop a framework and tools for citizens to manage how their personal information is used.
Digital Government
Whistleblower Protection Agency, Judge Clash Over Which Feds to Protect From Reprisal
A narrow interpretation of a new law could discourage federal employees from reporting wrongdoing, agency says.
Digital Government
2020 IT Spending Outlook
The contracts and spending trends that will shape the next year of government contracting.
Digital Government