Emerging Tech
Senator Questions How Clearview AI’s Facial Recognition Tech is Put to Use on Protesters
Sen. Ed Markey sent his latest letter to the company this week.
Emerging Tech
Policing Reform Bill Would Prohibit Embedding Facial Recognition in Body Cameras
The Justice in Policing Act contains several restrictions on the use of facial biometric technologies for federal, state and local law enforcement.
Acquisition
Air Force acquisition chief wants to reshape defense industrial base
Will Roper, the Air Force's acquisition chief, said the goal is to pivot away from the defense prime model and create a new industrial base that more easily allows tech companies to work with DOD and the commercial sector.
Cybersecurity
Union wins court case on bargaining rules
A federal judge ruled that the Federal Labor Relations Authority went too far in enforcing new working conditions at Customs and Border Protection.
Digital Government
GAO Provides Inspector General Reform Guidance to Congress
Among many recommendations, the Congressional watchdog suggested IGs only be removed for just cause.
Digital Government
Mapping the PPE supply chain
Ninety days after the COVID-19 emergency declaration, a Senate panel examined how U.S. responders are managing procurement and delivery of needed supplies.
Digital Government
As Businesses Reopen, Workplace Testing Is the ‘Wild West’
The lack of government guidance leaves businessowners in a tough spot.
Modernization
5G: Promise and perils for government agencies
To allow federal agencies to realize 5G's full potential the government must address concerns about 5G and cyber risks.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: June 9
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Policy
Army Grounds Two Pilots Who Flew Low Over DC
Active duty soldiers in the nation’s capital will also be returning home.
Digital Government
Watchdog: VA Needs To Include More Specialists in Electronic Health Record Decisions
A new audit found Veterans Affairs’ EHR Councils were set up well and are doing good work, but need better outreach and communication to reach key stakeholders.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Want To Know Why DHS Used Drones To Surveil Protestors
Congress continues to seek answers from federal agencies regarding their response to nationwide protests.
Digital Government
Software glitch, mismanagement cost OSHA $92 million
A whistleblower accused Treasury and Labor officials of failing to address an error in debt processing software that wiped out $92 million in uncollected workplace safety fines.
Modernization
Army to probe the economics of modernization
Bruce Jette, the Army's acquisition chief, said at an AUSA virtual event June 8 the Army is working on a "holistic economic model" that extends beyond the current two-year budget planning cycle, which can impede modernization efforts.
Cybersecurity
Federal prison riot squads deployed to D.C.
A former union official says crisis management teams have historically been deployed for crowd control, protecting federal buildings.
Digital Government
Social Security Administration Seeks to Solicit More Feedback from Customers
The agency is following White House guidance to improve customer service delivery, beginning with getting more input from actual customers.
Ideas
Managing User Access Is a Crucial Step in Securing Federal Organizations
Agencies must make sure they leave no security gaps when employees join or leave.
Digital Government
Growing pains, successes in remote work during COVID-19
Despite plans to incrementally push workers to return to the office, federal agencies still plan on allowing some employees to continue to work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Digital Government