Digital Government
Monitoring Data Breaches
The Health and Human Services Department is stepping up to contain and investigate health data breaches, <em>Government Health IT</em> <a href=http://govhealthit.com/newsitem.aspx?nid=73539>reported</a> last week.
Cybersecurity
When to Discuss Security Publicly?
When is it appropriate to talk about security issues in a public forum? Pennsylvania's (former) chief information officer Bob Maley found out - or at least learned when it isn't.
Ideas
GSA Announces PSA Contest Winner
Peter Sullivan of Nashville, Tenn. uses <a href=http://usa.gov>USA.gov</a>, the government's do-it-all Internet portal, to identify his congressional representative, find tax information and read up on student loan information. He's also the winner of a $2,500 prize from the General Services Administration's public service announcement contest, which asked the public to submit videos about the website's most useful features.
Ideas
Adobe: Apple Bad For Open Government
Apple's recent decision to block Adobe's video player on the iPad is an affront to open government, officials at the software company claimed on Monday.
Digital Government
Technology's Bargaining Chip
The Federal Managers Association's new president, Patricia Niehaus, told <em>Federal Times</em> in an <a href=http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20100416/BENEFITS01/4160305/1001>interview</a> this month that technology could play a role in bargaining, but not to the extent of dictating what an agency should buy. An excerpt from the interview:
Digital Government
Northrop Grumman names new head of Washington office
Lanzillotta takes over the corporation's DC office temporarily
People
New board will advise on improving government operations
President Obama has established an advisory board to help his administration find the best ways to improve government operations.
Ideas
Cold? No, Warm, NOAA Explains
If you thought all that snow and cold in February knocked a gaping hole in the climate change theory, the scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have some data that helps us decipher what went on. It turns out, according to the agency, that February was the sixth warmest ever recorded. It just didn't feel that way to those living in most of the United States, Mexico and Europe. The above <a href=http://www.nnvl.noaa.gov/MediaDetail.php?MediaID=390&MediaTypeID=1>image</a> says it all.
Digital Government
Cell-All smarter phone is DHS' version of the Tricorder
DHS is looking to the telecommunications side of mobile phones to help it develop the "Cell-All" smartphone that features a sensor capable of detecting deadly chemicals.
Digital Government
CDC goes viral through social media
Janice Nall, CDC's director of the Division of eHealth Marketing, offers some advice to agencies looking to engage citizens.
Digital Government
Many agencies earn failing grade for e-recordkeeping
Seventy-nine percent of more than 200 departments, agencies, and sub-agencies that responded to a recent survey from the National Archives and Records Administration were found to have a high or moderate risk of improperly destroying records.
Cybersecurity
HHS publishes online list of patient data breaches
The Health and Human Services Department has started publishing an online list of data thefts and breaches that affect the health data of more than 500 patients.
Digital Government
AHRQ requests research on improving patient health
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality wants proposals for its new research program to identify the best treatments for patients.
Digital Government
Maryland governor earns IT award
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers awards Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley with the association's 2010 National Technology Champion Award.
Digital Government
White House creates advisory board on federal management
Group will offer guidance on government operations, technology.
Digital Government
Revamped Thrift Savings website could be delayed until June
Load tests must be completed and multimedia features will be added as the project evolves, officials say.
Modernization
PUFF, just like that Air Force predicts volcanic cloud path
Within minutes the computer model forecast where plumes of ash were headed, giving commanders valuable information about where to establish temporary operations and route aircraft.
Cybersecurity