Modernization
U.N. committee addresses Internet governance
The committee established to study Internet governance has concluded that no single government should have a dominant role.
Digital Government
G8 gives nod to U.S.-led project
World leaders endorse Global Earth Observation System of Systems for use in industrialized and developing nations.
Digital Government
BearingPoint project serves diplomacy
USAID project seeks to encourage political unification of Cyprus, divided for 31 years.
People
DHS says US-VISIT program is protecting privacy
The Homeland Security Department is enlarging the pool of travelers whose personal data is potentially at risk.
Modernization
Tech groups want treaty ratified
Industry officials push for a treaty that they say could be helpful in investigating and prosecuting computer network crimes.
Digital Government
Privacy, security keys to EHR adoption globally
E-health officials in Australia and New Zealand say consumers need to be assured of the privacy of electronic patient records if deployments worldwide are to succeed.
Digital Government
A call for global exchange
The eHealth Initiative has started a program to facilitate information sharing among health IT innovators worldwide.
Digital Government
Health privacy a British hot button
The British Medical Association warned of need to alleviate concerns if massive health IT project is to succeed.
Digital Government
Australia e-health strategy parallels U.S. efforts
Australia heads up a three-year initiative to develop a national electronic health record infrastructure.
Modernization
Smokers get the message
New Zealand study finds correlation between text messaging and smoking cessation.
Digital Government
European Union charts a new course for data privacy
United Kingdom makes plans for identity registry and national ID card.
Digital Government
New Zealand tracks meningitis vaccine
New Zealand uses a computerized national immunization registry to help battle a meningococcal epidemic.
Digital Government
E-health hits South Africa
South African officials want vendors to submit suggestions for a nationwide electronic health record system.
Digital Government
Alberta hires Orion for health records
Orion North America expects to have the province-wide system running by March 31.
People
E-gov grows down under
Almost four out of every 10 Australians contacted their government via the Internet over the past 12 months, according to a new study.
People
Customs group considers cargo standards
The World Customs Organization has drafted a minimum set of standards that would help officials worldwide securely transport cargo.
Digital Government
Bermuda keeps an eye on legislation
New law-tracking system could serve as a model for U.S. government.
Digital Government
Wales releases e-health plan
The Informing Healthcare planning document calls for spending $47.4 million in 2005-2006 on electronic health care.
Digital Government