Cybersecurity
White House continues push for access to overseas data
A new legal framework would allow the U.S. government to access data stored abroad by American companies.
Digital Government
How to have a good debate at your next meeting
Steve Kelman notes that the whole point of meetings is to have substantive discussions. He shares some suggestions for making sure that happens.
Digital Government
Global fitness tracker data exposes IoT policy gap
Thanks to data from fitness trackers, jogging routes of service members are providing a virtual atlas of sensitive military installations and forward operational bases around the world.
Digital Government
5 Tips to Stop Backslide of Women in Government Tech
Five female federal executives offer advice on how women can succeed in public sector IT despite a making up a smaller share of the workforce.
Emerging Tech
Apple May Release Another Tiny Phone This Year
This could be good news for anyone who’s not a fan of how massive smartphones have become.
Policy
Here's A Way To Boost Congress' Tech Savvy
A think tank wants Congress to bring back a tech research office it scrapped in 1995.
People
Critical Census test to start on schedule, as long as the government doesn't shut down
Despite its unconfirmed budget and the possibility of another shutdown, the Census Bureau is moving ahead with its plans to conduct its critical dress rehearsal on time.
Digital Government
Trump Nominates Federal CIO
The president announced his choice to lead IT policy for the entire federal government.
Cybersecurity
'Worst Year Ever' For Cyberattacks
And most of them could have been avoided with basic cyber hygiene.
Cybersecurity
DHS, auto industry group team up on cyber
Homeland Security's cyber information sharing program is expanding to the automobile industry as flaws in vehicle systems continue to surface.
Digital Government
San José Mayor Quits FCC Broadband Group Due to ‘Predetermined, Industry-Favoring Outcome’
Liccardo’s resignation reflected critic’s frustration over the committee focus on industry concerns with state and local government.
Digital Government
Privacy Shouldn’t Be the Price of Progress. Here’s How to Keep Your Data Safe
Our secrets used to be our own. Now they’re owned by the platforms and the databases where we store them.
People
Trump picks federal CIO
Ernst & Young's Suzette Kent is the administration's choice to serve as CIO and lead the Office of E-Government at OMB.
Digital Government
Nine American Cities Are Revolutionizing How Data Can Improve Lives
Each of the cities will receive ongoing training and support from the What Works Cities initiative.
Cybersecurity
IARPA ramps up biosecurity investments in 2018 and beyond
The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity is working on programs that could replace DNA identity testing, tougher encryption methods, and technology that could sniff out bioweapons.
Digital Government
Google Will Now Let You Mute Those Ads That Follow You All Over The Web
Google’s algorithm gets a little help.
Modernization
