Digital Government
Lawmakers raise new concerns about new domain name program
Letter says we are in a "critical phase" of development.
Emerging Tech
Tribes want input on online gambling legislation
Committee will examine proposals' impact on current gaming operations offered by Indian tribes.
Digital Government
Privacy code of conduct initiative off to a messy start
Much of the day-long session was spent focusing on process and how to get to the work of actually drafting industry guidelines.
Digital Government
U.S. officials seize 70 websites
The sites allegedly offered counterfeit merchandise.
Digital Government
Administration privacy approach to get first test
Commerce will convenes the initial meeting aimed at developing industry codes of conduct for the mobile-apps sector Thursday.
Digital Government
Rockefeller says he doesn't trust industry to regulate itself on privacy
Senator says he will continue to pursue the issue in the next Congress.
Emerging Tech
ICANN reveals names, Amazon, Google go in big
Nearly 2,000 new address names were submitted to the program.
Cybersecurity
Military, intel officials call for Senate action on cybersecurity bill
The measure is vital to economic security, they say.
Digital Government
T-Mobile challenges Verizon’s spectrum claims
T-Mobile is challenging Verizon’s claim that it is the most efficient user of spectrum, pointing to a new study.
Digital Government
.Bank, .global could be coming to your browser
The proposed domain name extension program will be announced on June 13.
Digital Government
Senate immigration bill creates two new visas to encourage new talent
The plan is designed to follow on the success of the Jobs Act in helping start-ups get capital.
Cybersecurity
Panel sympathetic to geolocation privacy concerns
The bill includes some exceptions for bypassing the standard such as for emergencies involving possible death or serious harm and national security.
Digital Government
Hey kids, about those embarrassing Facebook photos…
The FTC wants to give young people an option for erasing personal information online.
Digital Government
ICANN sets target date for re-opening database
The group that runs the Internet's address system said it is aiming to re-open the application process for those seeking to launch a new domain name.
Digital Government
FCC chief defends review of wireless deals
Chairman Julius Genachowski says ensuring competition won't take away from efforts to free up more spectrum.
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