People
ACLU fears return of TIA
Privacy advocates worry about an info-sharing provision in 9-11 legislation.
Cybersecurity
DHS expands biometric use
But privacy protections should be maintained, said the undersecretary for border and transportation security.
People
Secure Flight starts taking names
Transportation Security Administration officials announced privacy protections for the controversial program.
Cybersecurity
Secrecy costs rise, study says
According to a study on secrecy in the Bush administration, companies and agencies spent $6.5 billion to classify government data in 2003.
Modernization
Microsoft mice get biometric
Some versions of the Optical Desktop keyboard and the Wireless Intellimouse Explorer now have fingerprint readers.
People
GSA seeks emergency contact list
Officials want to keep electronic files and databases with personal information to contact workers in an emergency.
Digital Government
Industry databases help IRS close a taxing gap
Officials seek broader access to corporate financial data
People
Recreation.gov walks privacy line
Bush administration officials would like to push the bounds of e-government with Recreation.gov, but they don't want to push too far.
Cybersecurity
State on track for biometrics
But GAO says federal officials haven't provided comprehensive guidelines for the Biometric Visa Program.
Cybersecurity
TSA starts biometric pilot
The Registered Traveler program aims to enroll 10,000 frequent fliers by capturing fingerprints and iris images.
People
UK tests probationer tracking
The pilots will test two types of technology using Global Positioning System satellites while tracking people who have been convicted of multiple offenses, domestic violence or sex offenses.
People
Schwartz: Let's not relive TIA
Those gathering data for counterterrorism must do a better job of ensuring privacy protection from the start.
People
TSA launches Secure Flight
The new system replaces the controversial CAPPS II program for screening air travelers.
Digital Government
Social services hit privacy snag
HUD officials modify standards for data on homeless population
People
Immigration Service to stop using law enforcement for fingerprinting
Designated law enforcement agencies cannot meet new biometric standards.
Modernization
Viisage, Siemens turn 2-D into 3-D
Their mapping technology could enhance facial recognition biometrics.
People
US-VISIT readies exit pilots
Having focused on entry, DHS expands system to track visitors as they leave
People