Digital Government
DARPA sets privacy rules for its programs
New privacy principles provide ethics framework for future DARPA research.
Digital Government
DARPA lays out bedrock R&D privacy principles
Some folks at DARPA have come up with a set of privacy principles that offer some hope that privacy could become a part of fundamental technology R&D, writes blogger Brian Robinson.
People
Should being a fed be a round-the-clock job?
Federal employees might take off their badges when they get home, but they never stop being federal employees, even on Facebook, one reader writes.
Cybersecurity
Trusted IDs face fearful response
The government's proposed identity ecosystem instills as much fear, uncertainty and doubt as hope for easier and more secure online transactions.
Modernization
Data Mining
The public is wary about Internet tracking; mobile users feel safe; telecommuting views don't match reality.
Digital Government
For privacy protection, survey says this agency delivers
Research from Ponemon Institute released today suggests that people have less confidence in the federal government's privacy commitments than they did a year ago.
People
Sexting case chills workplace privacy
The majority of our readers appear to agree with the Supreme Court that you can’t expect any messages you send on employer-issued equipment to be private.
Digital Government
Sexting case draws reader fire
Should your workplace communications be private? Our readers sound off.
Digital Government
Sexting case outcome changes the rules on workplace privacy
Supreme Court rules that government employers can look at private messages on employer-owned equipment, as long as they have a legitimate reason to do so.
Digital Government
Facebook changes privacy controls -- again
Facebook has announced new, simplified privacy controls that CEO Mark Zuckerberg says are in response to user reaction to the last round of privacy changes.
Digital Government
When it comes to government data gathering, public trust is hard to come by
The public doesn't trust government to protect Americans' information, and laws reflect that mind-set, blogger Matthew Weigelt writes.
Digital Government
Password management's secret ingredient
Password management pits convenience against security, and organizations must decide where to strike the balance. There's a key to resolving the tension, even if no solution is perfect.
Cybersecurity
Commerce Department opens a public discussion on private data
The Commerce Department's interest in Internet privacy regulations adds a new player to an old debate over rules for how companies handle people's personal data.
Digital Government
Managing strong passwords: You got a better idea?
The best tip for creating -- and remembering without writing down -- strong passwords wins a prize.
Cybersecurity
Personal data of reservists, veterans at risk in recent thefts
In separate incidents, thieves stole laptop computers containing personal information on reservists and veterans.
Cybersecurity
US, Russia kick off talks on IT
Officials from the United States and Russia meet this week on a range of information technology-related topics.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers circulate draft consumer privacy bill
The bill, which has not been introduced, would restrict how companies can share personal data they collect from people over the Internet and offline.
Digital Government
Satisfaction with Gov Web sites remains strong
The Obama administration's Open Government Initiative spurs increase in satisfaction, ForeSee Report says.
Cybersecurity
Commerce opens suggestion box for online privacy
The Commerce Department wants opinions from businesses and consumers about privacy protections for Internet commerce.
People