Independent Agencies
Zoom Settles with FTC On False Claims About End-to-end Encryption
Dissent to the agreement shows how the Federal Trade Commission could change under the incoming administration.
FCC, USAID Partner to Advance U.S. 5G Security Policy
An agreement between the agencies aims to encourage the use of trusted networks and interoperable infrastructure.
EEOC Turns to Predictive Analytics to Understand How Pandemic Affects Employment Discrimination
The capability shows that the commission should expect an increase in the number of discrimination charges in the next six to 12 months due to the economic downturn, the agency’s chief data officer said.
VA, CFPB Solicit Partners to Conduct Diversity-Focused Training
Several solicitations have been launched for inclusivity-centered services in recent weeks.
FTC Housecleaning Highlights Health Data Rule that Could Be More Relevant During the Pandemic
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comment on a decade-old rule that has never been enforced.
Federal Register Tech Issue Caused by Oversized Document
The site directed users to a temporary rundown of regulatory notices for April 30 while two federal offices worked to resolve the issue.
Court Shuts Down Hundreds of Fake Government Sites After FTC Complaint
A court approved a preliminary injunction pending a full trial.
Survey: Financial-Sector Agencies’ Policies for Sharing Cyber Threats Inconsistent
Respondents describe barriers ranging from a lack of resources to intelligence agencies’ classification decisions.
Like Voldemort, Ransomware Is Too Scary to Be Named
Wary of alarming investors, companies victimized by ransomware attacks often tell the SEC that “malware” or a “security incident” disrupted their operations.
Technology Modernization Fund Tapped for Two More Projects
The latest batch of grants leaves the fund with only about $24 million, less than 20% of its total endowment.
Employers Used Facebook to Keep Women and Older Workers From Seeing Job Ads. The Federal Government Thinks That’s Illegal.
Dozens of other complaints have been filed with the EEOC about discrimination in targeted advertising on Facebook.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Eyes Tech Sprints to Accelerate Advancements
The hope is to rapidly identify technological solutions for the agency’s toughest problems.
Commissioner’s Resignation Renders FEC Toothless as 2020 Elections Heat Up
Without a quorum, the oversight body can’t carry out its key duties.
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