News
From Nextgov.com: Google's new document sharing app a security risk, experts say
But administrators have more control to block services that would allow sensitive documents from being sent accidentally, other cyber specialists say.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Agencies to unveil open government plans under president’s directive
OMB will update controversial rules for collecting citizen information and tracking Web site use.
News
From Nextgov.com: Law school tries to get the public hooked on rule-making
Web site will reach out to citizens who don’t read the Federal Register for feedback on a plan to bar commercial drivers from texting.
News
From Nextgov.com: Guide puts a price tag on security breaches
Organizations will be more likely to take security seriously when they see that failing to do so could cost them , groups say.
News
From Nextgov.com: More agencies use cookies to track Web activity
As demand for personal online services increases, privacy groups and Web advocates call for rethinking a ban on persistent files that track how individuals use federal sites.
News
From Nextgov.com: Industry sees promise in open government contests
Offering prize money could spark innovative ideas, but administration must be careful that judging is perceived as fair, private sector officials say.
Management
Point of No Return
As agencies seek newer technologies, the question is how much IT spending is too much.
News
From Nextgov.com: FDA to regulate online drug promotions
Pharmaceutical industry suggests letting companies Twitter about scientific news , creating an FDA seal of approval and linking to risk information.
News
From Nextgov.com: Regulations could bog down financial system modernization
Analyst says agencies could have difficulty finding technology that can be implemented quickly, given thicket of rules.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Wiki in the works for sharing safest travel routes in Afghanistan
Network would replace ad hoc Internet communications among nonmilitary personnel with missions in war zone.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: FCC to propose new video archive in national broadband plan
Video.gov would expand upon Data.gov by archiving agencies’ video , information from other branches of government, and allowing public and broadcast media to contribute footage.
Trends
Point of No Return
As agencies seek newer technologies, the question is how much IT spending is too much.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: White House says data mining to focus only on government files
In reaction to a discussion of the controversial Total Information Awareness program, administration and security experts say intelligence practices should not include sifting through private records.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Obama order resembles controversial Bush-era data-mining tool, security expert says
Memo issued in January to upgrade IT to integrate databases and correlate information after Christmas Day bombing attempt is similar to a 2002 DARPA project that attracted intense public opposition.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Security must be a consideration as acquisition databases are combined
GSA and IBM, which just won a $74.4 million contract to consolidate nine systems, still need to come up with a plan to protect proprietary information.
News
From Nextgov.com: Budget request addresses some open government costs
White House proposal includes pools of funding to encourage collaboration and innovation.
News
From Nextgov.com: Budget request includes funds for IT oversight
Money would support recently launched project evaluation system that cancels, halts or overhauls underperforming information technology projects.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Reps. like Obama's tech proposals to track health quality, fraud
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid budget calls for $110 million to overhaul data systems and $561 million to scrutinize claims for suspicious patterns that could point to illegal activity.
News
From Nextgov.com: VA tests online score card for IT projects
Site is designed to add more detail on status of projects in governmentwide IT dashboard.
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