Cybersecurity
Educational Site Code.org Accidentally Showed Volunteers’ Data to Marketers
Nonprofit // Technology
Digital Government
Video: How Helpful Are Siri and Other Voice Assistants in a Health Crisis?
Researchers tested voice assistants on 68 different smartphones with various emergency situations -- with mixed results.
Digital Government
How a BYOD Telework Policy Could Put Your Agency at Risk
A NIST researcher explains why we need new cyber safety guidelines for teleworking.
Modernization
Why Large Parts of the Internet Have Suddenly Vanished for Millions of Users
For the past six weeks or so, Internet users in Syria, Cuba and Iran have seen blank pages when they access websites hosted by Softlayer, IBM’s cloud infrastructure unit.
Emerging Tech
Presidential Report Puts Cities at the Center of US Innovation Policy
The new report from Obama’s science and tech advisors outlines the case for an urban-focused technology policy.
Ideas
Is the New Post-Safe Harbor Data Privacy Law a Silver Bullet or a First Step?
The Judicial Redress Act is a solid first step, but Congress and the Obama administration cannot stop there.
Cybersecurity
FBI, NHTSA issue warning on vehicle hacks
Agencies officially warn that cars and other motor vehicles are increasingly vulnerable to hacking.
Digital Government
US Spy Map Agency Charts Syrian Exodus Using Social Media
By searching public posts, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency fulfills its duty to provide decision-makers with past, present and future insights into locations during a global emergency.
Digital Government
VA CIO 'excited' about FITARA implementation progress
LaVerne Council tells legislators the Department of Veterans Affairs could become "the premier governmental agency of FITARA."
Digital Government
The FBI Is Warning Drivers: Your Car May be Vulnerable to Hacking
As digital systems on cars proliferate, so too do the opportunities to gain unauthorized access to those systems.
Modernization
U.S. preps to shift critical Internet control
After years of negotiations, a move to cede U.S. control of a critical piece of global Internet infrastructure is almost ready to go.
Digital Government
Watchdogs glean IT lessons from HealthCare.Gov failures
Representatives from GAO and HHS' Office of the Inspector General examine the failures, successes and takeaways from the first five years of Affordable Care Act implementation and technology.
Digital Government
Need Something from the Government? Most Would Prefer Visiting a Website
A new study suggests American citizens are more satisfied with the government’s delivery of digital services than government’s overall service delivery.
Digital Government
Immigration Agency Spars with Inspector over Failed $3.1B Digital System
The IG wrote: "We undertook this audit to answer a relatively simple question: after 11 years and considerable expense, what has been the outcome -- right now -- of USCIS' efforts to automate benefits processing?"
Digital Government
DARPA looks to play games with a purpose
Agency announces proposers day for social research projects using massive online gaming and educational communities.
Digital Government
These 6 Agencies are Wizards at Closing Data Centers
If the rest of government copied what these half dozen agencies have done in adhering to data center consolidation, the government would save a whole lot more money.
People
Cobert names team for building National Background Investigations Bureau
Acting Office of Personnel Management director says the transition team "is a key milestone in what will be a long, inter-agency process."
Cybersecurity
Carter touts cyber capabilities at budget hearing
At a March 17 Senate Armed Services Committee budget hearing, legislators wanted to know if investments in IT innovation are enough to face potential threats from Russia and China.
Digital Government
18F to fill two new leadership positions
18F has two new leadership job openings, to oversee chapters and custom partner solutions.
Emerging Tech