Digital Government
Website Privacy Policies Don’t Always Tell the Whole Story
The agreements of the 50 most popular websites in America are composed of 145,641 words. This is why.
Digital Government
KBase harnesses gene data for researchers
The new open software and data platform developed by scientists at DOE labs relieves research biologists from acting as programmers.
People
What's the job code for 'rockstar developer'?
GAO says OPM needs to change. OPM agrees, but has different fixes in mind.
Digital Government
FOIA portal, VistA bid, Army cyber and SANS templates
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
People
A better path to performance management
Steve Kelman shows how tests and metrics can be used to really improve, rather than simply reward and punish.
Cybersecurity
Smartphone App, for Years, Exposed the Location of Japan’s Air Force One
Government (Foreign) // Tokyo, Japan
Cybersecurity
Canadian hospitals provided personal data to baby photogs for years
Healthcare and Public Health // Toronto, Canada
Cybersecurity
What happened with the HealthCare.gov security breach
A July intrusion place malicious code on a poorly protected test server, but HHS officials say no data was compromised.
Cybersecurity
Yes, HealthCare.gov Was Hacked -- But Here's Why It May Not Be That Big of a Deal
No evidence personal data was breached or even targeted, but malware did end up on Obamacare marketplace
Modernization
How Do Agencies Feel About iCloud?
Some federal agencies have given the personal cloud service a wide berth for years.
Modernization
Feds Crack Down on Google Over Kids' App Spending
The company will pay $19 million for failing to stop children's spending sprees.
Emerging Tech
FCC Chief: Comcast Is Wrong About Internet Competition
Tom Wheeler says Americans don't have real choices for Internet providers.
Cybersecurity
Air Force CIO: Restructuring key to information dominance
Lt. Gen. Michael Basla says IT budget reporting is a "deficiency" that he hopes to begin to address before his retirement in November.
Modernization
CMS extends Accenture's HealthCare.gov deal
In the midst of a procurement for a new contractor, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opted to give the incumbent six more months managing the federal health care exchange.
Digital Government
Google Exec Named New Federal Chief Technology Officer
Megan Smith becomes third person to hold the title.
Modernization
DOD health record procurement to 'lead the way' on interoperability
The new system is intended to cover roughly 9.6 million people and will have a major impact on the market for interoperable electronic health records systems.
People
Get to know your new CTO
Can't wait to meet Megan Smith? These videos offer a taste of what makes her tick.
Modernization
Introducing the World’s First National Digital Currency
Backed by liquid assets, the currency will initially rely on demand to dictate how much will enter the marketplace.
Modernization