People
Census appoints privacy exec
Gerald Gates is the Census Bureau's first chief privacy officer.
Cybersecurity
Smart-card policy approved
The commerce secretary approved Federal Information Processing Standard 201.
Cybersecurity
GSA works on ID guide
The Identity Management Handbook for FIPS 201 will provide guidance on credentialing implementation.
People
DHS names privacy committee
The Homeland Security Department (DHS) announced the appointments of 20 members to the Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee.
Modernization
CoreStreet releases First Responder
The company says its application can use public networks to validate ID credentials for public-safety and health personnel.
People
Making it harder to get a driver's license
Congress working on new law to create standards for state ID
Cybersecurity
Fingerprint standard still elusive
Federal agencies can't agree on a uniform fingerprint technology standard.
People
Protect passport chips
Passports with damaged electronic chips may be invalidated by the State Department, according to new regulations.
Cybersecurity
Davis questions TreasuryDirect security
The chairman of the House Government Reform Committee asked about the security of personal information collected by the federal government's online bond seller.
Digital Government
OMB sets ID schedule
Officials laid out a timetable for complying with an executive order to issue federal workers identity cards that conform to a new standard.
People
DHS privacy office eyes tech
The Homeland Security Department released its first annual privacy report to Congress, outlining work done in numerous areas, including technology.
Cybersecurity
ITAA favors current smart card specs
The Information Technology Association of America wants feds to build upon smart card standards already in use in the Defense Department and other large agencies.
People
Davis tries license bill again
Rep. Tom Davis reintroduced a proposal to require federal standards for ID verification on driver's licenses.
Cybersecurity
Critics wary about biometric smart cards
Opponents worry about job loss and invasions of privacy
People
TSA solicits Secure Flight ideas
However, TSA cannot begin testing an ID verification system that uses private databases until GAO evaluates the impact of Secure Flight on aviation security.
Cybersecurity
Clashing over cards
Questions arose about a directive that would force all feds and contractors in federal buildings to carry biometric cards.
People
Dutch checks speed up at JFK
A pilot program at JFK airport uses biometrics for faster processing of travelers from the Netherlands.
People
Carnivore no more
The controversial FBI email and chat room surveillance program, has been superseded by new technology.
People