Digital Government
FTC Dings Reproductive Health App Over Data Sharing Violations
The app Premom and its parent company will pay $100,000 in a settlement following allegations of sharing sensitive user health data to third parties.
Ideas
New Movie Chronicles Rise and Fall of Government’s First Secure Smartphone Devices
BlackBerry devices were at one time almost completely ubiquitous in government service.
Emerging Tech
US Will Use AI to Track Orbiting Objects, Space Command Says
The four-year-old command is set to reach full operating capacity this year—but will it stay in Colorado?
Digital Government
How Feds Think Data Can Buy Time for People Suffering a Financial Shock
Financial assistance programs need to respond quickly to be effective. The vast troves of government data offer opportunities to shave down that time.
Cybersecurity
Bill Bolstering Satellite Cybersecurity Advances in Senate
The legislation was introduced in early May.
Cybersecurity
Federal Cyber Leaders Emphasize Standards Development for Stronger Networks
The critical infrastructure experts upheld common cybersecurity standards as a key to resilient networks and private sector collaboration.
Cybersecurity
House Panel Advances Bills to Boost CISA’s Oversight of Open Source Software, Cyber Training
The two measures, which passed the committee with bipartisan support, would give CISA authority across DHS and the federal government.
Cybersecurity
Ransomware vulnerability warning pilot yielding valuable lessons, CISA official says
A new interagency effort to proactively mitigate ransomware vulnerabilities has helped expand information sharing between the public and private sectors, according to a risk operations official from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Defense
The future of zero trust is about more than thwarting hackers, officials say
Defense Department officials noted that while progress has been made on deploying zero trust architecture on their networks, its capabilities don't stop with identity management.
Digital Government
OSTP Only Tackled 1 of 8 High Risk Recommendations in Past Year, Watchdog Finds
The Office of Science and Technology Policy has seven high-risk open recommendations to address, according to a Government Accountability Office report.
Digital Government
Federal CIO says IDEA Act guidance coming this summer
Clare Martorana discussed the challenge of building out specific steps to get government agency websites to adopt common standards.
Policy
Survey: 45% of Gov Employees May Walk if Agencies Reduce Remote Work Flexibility
The survey suggests more than half of government employees prefer to work for an agency that offers hybrid and remote flexibility.
Exclusive
Artificial Intelligence
Meet Google Public Sector’s New Board of Directors
Dave Goldfein, retired general and former Air Force chief of staff, will serve as the board’s chairman, alongside professionals with backgrounds in defense and intelligence, technology, education, health care and state and local government.
Emerging Tech
Larger NASA Budget Essential to Beat China to Lunar Resources, Administrator Says
The agency’s requested budget will help to continue missions like Artemis and improve space operations and safety.
Digital Government
IRS will test government-run free file system in 2024
The move could presage the large-scale deployment of free, government-furnished online tax prep services.
Modernization
Tech experts say federal government needs more AI leadership positions at agencies
Federal agencies are lacking critical points of contact for the government to coordinate on responsible oversight and use of artificial intelligence tools, experts said Tuesday.
Artificial Intelligence
AI Industry Leaders Encourage 'Critical' Congressional Regulation of Emerging Tech
With more disruptive artificial intelligence technologies under development, private sector leadership discussed the pathways to regulation in the AI sector.
Modernization
VA puts Oracle Cerner on a short leash in $10B health records contract
The agency extended the contract for its EHR provider by one year, and put performance conditions in place.
Digital Government
Labor Department tests new identity options for accessing unemployment benefits
The Labor Department plans to cover initial costs for digital and in-person identity proofing offerings for states to use in the unemployment system.
Policy