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Facebook’s New Data Sharing Policies, Translated So a 13-Year-Old Can Understand
A breakdown of the biggest takeaways from Facebook’s new terms of service, including its data and privacy policies.
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Data-driven policy bill stalls in the Senate
A bill to drive evidence-based policymaking and require chief data officers at agencies has the support of the House Speaker, but remains stuck in the Senate.
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A Facebook Co-Founder Says Facebook Should Pay Us For Our Data
“Data is the common wealth that we’re all creating for the future century."
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FAA expands automated airspace control for drones
Drone operators can now quickly register flights in controlled airspace in four more regions.
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Fitbit Using Google Cloud to Make Your Data Available to Doctors
You won't be able to lie about your exercise habits anymore.
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Interior Wants Wi-Fi for Burning Man
Even temporary cities/arts festivals need networks for government and law enforcement operations.
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DOD seeks battlefield blood delivery drones
A recent solicitation from DIUx points to a plan to advance front-line medical care for combat troops.
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D.C.-Area Lawmaker Plans Bill to Protect Telework Programs
Move follows telework cutbacks at the Agriculture and Education departments.
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Groups Monitoring Agency Website Changes See Deeper Trump Agenda
Removal of some health data from HHS site is simply a matter of reorganizing information by disease, not population group, HHS says.
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Congress Digs into Digital Music Rights, Precision Farming and Confirms Tech Leaders
Lawmakers also propose expanding Homeland Security's power to ban suspect tech from government networks.
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The Value of Failing
A new research center at Columbia University is committed to figuring out how to turn failure into success.
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Scott Pruitt’s New Rule Could Completely Transform the EPA
It would not only undermine 30 years of clean-air regulations, but radically restrict what science the agency is allowed to use.
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Despite #deleteFacebook, U.S. Users Are Logging In As Much As Ever
The development is somewhat unexpected.
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Google Maps Unveils Tool to Locate Drug Disposal Sites
The company hopes it will play a part in reducing opioid use.
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USDS in action
Steve Kelman digs into the actual mechanics of a U.S. Digital Service team's partnership with a particular agency.
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Trump’s H-1B Curbs Are Putting Off Foreign Students And Choking the U.S. Economy
The growing uncertainty over visas is impacting colleges and universities.
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How Data Geeks Can Move Their Findings Up the Ladder
Here are tips for making sure decision-makers don't ignore your analyses.
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Mulvaney Targets Consumer Bureau's 'Yelp'-Like Complaint Portal
Acting director encourages bankers’ argument against posting unvetted criticism.
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Tech Lessons Learned From the Devastation of Hurricane Maria
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands' CIOs discussed data security, relationships with wireless carriers and next-level training at NASCIO’s midyear conference.
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