Cybersecurity
Debate kindles as Congress takes up the latest controversial cybersecurity bill
Like SOPA and PIPA before it, CISPA is raising fears of privacy loss.
Modernization
Treasure trove of Census data stumbles on launch
Many researchers welcomed NARA's release of the 1940 U.S. Census, but others worried about privacy and reported the website was not functioning properly.
Digital Government
United States and India launch open government platform on Web
Following through on an agreement, the U.S. and India have jointly released open source code to help governments release data to the public.
Modernization
Should you trade data ownership for 'any device' access?
When we give up ownership of information and resources in favor of anywhere, any-device access, we risk trading down on security in the process.
Cybersecurity
Watchdog group says DHS privacy guidance allows researchers to break the law
The Homeland Security Department is considering adopting new privacy guidance for Internet-based research that allows investigators to break the law, according to the Electronic Privacy Information Center.
Modernization
Tips to keep Google from tracking you
With Google's sweeping changes in privacy now in effect, technology experts are offering tips on how to protect your personal information.
Digital Government
Google privacy policy could hurt government agencies, AGs fear
GOogle's new privacy policy is raising concerns for government agencies, according to a group of state attorney generals.
Digital Government
White House online privacy policy raises questions
The White House's push for online privacy protections for consumers might not go far enough.
People
VA performance dashboard failed to protect personal data, OIG says
The Veterans Affairs Department set up a performance dashboard populated with sensitive data and failed to adequately protect it from unauthorized access, according to a new report.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers worried about possible 'chilling effect' of DHS social monitoring
DHS could stifle public discussion if it's not careful in monitoring social media, lawmakers warn.
Cybersecurity
Employees sue FDA over privacy violations
A group of FDA staffers filed suit against the agency for monitoring their personal email on agency computers.
Cybersecurity
Feds join fight to protect your privacy
Federal agencies join effort to raise awareness of how information is collected, used and shared.
Modernization
NIST sets security approach for cloud computing
New guidelines from the National Institute of Standards and Technology offer recommendations agencies should consider when outsourcing data, applications and infrastructure to a public cloud environment.
Cybersecurity
Facial recognition technology creates privacy headaches for agencies
As some federal agencies embrace the facial recognition tools, others raise the privacy flag.
People
Proposal seeks to protect agencies' private information
Federal officials want contractors, who have access to government record systems and handle the sensitive information, to take their responsibilities seriously.
Cybersecurity
Federal data breach legislation stalls
California strengthens its breach notification requirements, as federal legislation that would replace state laws goes nowhere in Congress.
Modernization
Could this legislation kill the Internet?
A bill designed to protect children from predators online contains provisions that could cripple online commerce while not protecting children from much of anything, John Breeden argues.
People
Agency reports just a mouse click away under Senate bill
A Senate bill would require the Government Printing Office to start and maintain a website that would publish electronic copies of all agency reports required by Congress.
Modernization
The trends that shape the future of federal IT
A senior General Services Administration official said several IT trends will drive what's going on in the federal government for some time.
People