Acquisition
GSA IG concerned about transactional data plan
The central concern is that the changes could affect pricing protections that can't be replaced by the benefits of transactional data.
Digital Government
Federal Appeals Court Rules NSA Spying Illegal
The phone data collection program “exceeds the scope of what Congress has authorized," a judge ruled Thursday.
Digital Government
5 ways to turn big data into better government
USDS's Mina Hsiang says big data offers simple solutions to the vast majority of customer complaints.
Emerging Tech
Homeland Security Committee Considers Turning Nation’s Cellphones into Walkie-Talkies During Emergencies
In the event of a disaster, how does the government communicate with a population of cord cutters when cellphone towers are down?
Digital Government
FAA partners with 3 companies to test real-world UAS uses
Agency also unveils the B4UFLY app, which is designed to help novice users fly their drones safely and legally.
Cybersecurity
Guard, Reserve are X factors in cyber plans
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter wants the National Guard and Reserve to play a crucial role in building out the Pentagon's cyber force.
Digital Government
6 questions to ask before any big data migration
Resist the pressure to jump right in, and make sure there is clarity on these fundamental goals and scope.
Cybersecurity
UC Berkeley Students Swept Up in Administrative Office Hack
Education // Financial Services // California, United States
Cybersecurity
NIST director, Army training and connecting the grid
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Modernization
Video: How to Take Sharper Photos With Your Smartphone
Quick tips to be a better smartphone photographer.
Emerging Tech
Committee Approves Plans for DHS Social Media Group
The group would assess the best ways to use social media before, during and after terrorist attacks or other emergencies.
Emerging Tech
SpaceX’s Mission Today Tested if it Can Protect Astronauts on its Spaceship
SpaceX has to prove it can get astronauts away from its rocket as fast as possible in the event of an emergency.
Modernization
How to Use Mobile Phone Data for Good Without Invading Anyone’s Privacy
Call-data records show the true nature of social networks and human movement.
Emerging Tech
CNN and FAA Team Up to Test Drones
The FAA is considering the technology that Amazon would use to deliver packages remotely.
People
Congress weighs in on DHS social media outreach
A House-passed bill approved May 6 by a Senate panel would expand the scope of Homeland Security's Social Media Working Group.
Digital Government
Senators look for answers on FOIA reform, Clinton emails
Legislation can accomplish only so much when up against "an instinct of secrecy," says Sen. Chuck Grassley.
Digital Government
OPM Gives Agencies Permission to Fast-Track Hiring of Digital Teams
Agencies will now have greater latitude to hire digital services experts on a temporary basis.
Cybersecurity
Navy's new cyber strategy prioritizes threats
U.S. Fleet Cyber Command's five-year plan aims to avoid a repeat of the 2013 Iranian hack of the Navy Marine Corps Intranet.
People
OPM carves out broad hiring exception for digital services
The move comes as OMB is pushing agencies to create in-house digital services teams akin to GSA's 18F and its own U.S. Digital Service.
Emerging Tech