Cybersecurity
Board: DHS system doesn't guarantee privacy
The department’s privacy policy for its intrusion-detection system does not safeguard the privacy of the information collected, advisory panel says.
Digital Government
U.K. seeks tougher penalties for data loss
The actions come after several problems for the government, including the loss of a USB drive holding data on 84,000 prisoners.
People
Letter: Don't blame contractors for data leaks
A reader writes to say employees of the Defense Department and the federal government share blame for data leaks.
Digital Government
Coalition: Cloud computing raises privacy issues
Groups call for next administration, Congress to update standards for privacy.
People
Transition Watch: Obama's team to check Facebook pages
The president-elect's team is researching job candidates more carefully than past administrations, even asking for links to Facebook pages, according to the New York Times.
People
Agency urges anti-cloning feature for passport cards
The Homeland Security Department recommends adding a unique identifier number to the U.S. Passport Card it produces with the State Department.
People
GAO: DHS should resolve issues with satellite program
A review of the Homeland Security Department's certification of its program to provide access to classified satellite imagery for domestic purposes has found legal and policy issues that remain.
People
Campaign surrogates face off at leadership conference
Obama, McCain representatives debate IT policy
People
DHS to consolidate Systems of Records Notices
The Homeland Security Department has been reviewing its System of Records Notices to ensure they are current and accurate.
People
Pointers: Recommended reading 11-03-08
Quality might be more important than quantity for your LinkedIn contacts.
People
ICE record systems get Privacy Act exemptions
Two Immigration and Customs Enforcement record systems will be exempt from certain Privacy Act provisions that allow individuals to access their records maintained in the system.
People
Letter: Google CEO as chief technology officer would be idiocy
A reader expresses his dismay with the idea of selecting Google CEO Eric Schmidt to a chief technology officer position in an Obama administration.
Modernization
Guidance for fusion centers to be released
The guidance is meant to help state and local intelligence fusion centers meet baseline operational capabilities.
People
TSA passenger screening plan needs new IT
The Transportation Security Administration’s program to screen air travelers requires a transformation of the systems the government and airlines use to share passenger data.
Modernization
Data tools outstrip laws, policies
Report proposes a framework for evaluating info-based counterterrorism programs.
People
OMB sponsors online discussion of privacy issues
Stakeholders are invited to join in the discussion hosted by the National Academy of Public Administration.
People
CISOs: No easy job description
Chief information security officers are technicians, policy enforcers and savvy managers.
Digital Government
Also in the News: States mandate widespread data encryption
Many businesses will have to encrypt data on computers, PDAs and even smart phones or face hefty fines under laws in a growing number of states, according to the Wall Street Journal.
People