Digital Government
Government’s Maximum Telework Policy Overlooks Contractors
Industry association pushes for the administration to issue guidance for flexibility and greater use of contractors during the coronavirus pandemic.
Digital Government
New White House Guidance Says Agencies Should ‘Minimize Face-to-Face Interactions’
The Office of Management and Budget said the government must continue to operate through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cybersecurity
New Security Clearance Office Gets First Permanent Leader
The new program office is getting a permanent director nearly five months after shifting the background investigations process to the Defense Department.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Pressure Trump to Issue Federal Telework Executive Order
An increasing number of senators and representatives calling on President Trump to order telework to eligible federal employees and contractors.
Ideas
Cybersecurity Must Be Embedded in Every Aspect of Government Technology
While cybersecurity has evolved, it has not kept pace with cyber threats that have become increasingly sophisticated.
Policy
Attorney General Prioritizes Prosecuting COVID-19 Scammers
William Barr directed federal attorneys to go after people behind phony cures and phishing schemes.
Cybersecurity
DOD’s Inconsistent Mitigation of Cyber Vulnerabilities Is a Waste, Pentagon’s Watchdog Says
Leadership promises to improve responsiveness to red-teaming efforts.
Policy
Trump Relaxes Patient Data Rules to Allow Doctors to Use Personal Phones for Telehealth
The administration broadened telehealth coverage to all Medicare beneficiaries and eased HIPAA regulations for the duration of the pandemic emergency.
Modernization
FCC Grants T-Mobile Extra Spectrum During COVID-19 Outbreak
The maneuver is the latest to keep Americans connected.
Digital Government
White House Asks Agencies to Stop All Travel That Is Not Mission Critical
Work trips to areas with community spread of the virus should only be undertaken if they are critical to protecting life and property, OMB says.
Digital Government
White House Calls for 'Maximum Telework Flexibilities' for D.C.-Area Employees
It also gives agency heads more discretion to offer paid time off for those who cannot telework.
Digital Government
Telecom Companies Agree to Keep America Online During COVID-19 Crisis
For the next 60 days, companies will work to help ensure communities across the U.S. have reliable connectivity.
Ideas
Don’t Let Data Die in the Dark
The ramifications of disorganized data can impact a business far beyond paying consumers financial settlements for non-compliance.
Digital Government
Senator Calls on Administration to Offer Flexibilities on Security Clearance Adjudications for Coronavirus
Sen. Warner wants to ensure that coronavirus financial hardships don’t negatively impact intelligence community employees and contractors.
Cybersecurity
Policymakers Look to Greatly Expand Existing Cyber Workforce Programs
Tracking how education initiatives translate into cybersecurity jobs remains a challenge.
Artificial Intelligence
NIST Works on the Industries of the Future in Buildings from the Past
The standards agency updated lawmakers on its artificial intelligence and quantum computing efforts and it’s $775 million deferred maintenance backlog.
Digital Government
Agencies Get Guidance on the Ethics and Rigor Required for Evidence-Based Decision-Making
The second of four policy documents related to the Evidence Act focuses on standards and practices for evaluation officers.
Digital Government
CDC Demands Airlines Provide More Passenger Data During COVID-19 Outbreak
Airline officials that don’t comply with a new rule could face $500,000 fines and jail time.
Digital Government
As More Feds Contract Coronavirus, Agencies Scramble to Keep Employees Safe
Federal offices also looking to ensure a continuity of operations as outbreak spreads.
Cybersecurity