Digital Government
White House techies explore the intersection of big data and ethics
A new report examines how big-data applications can uncover discrimination but also encode hidden biases.
Digital Government
OMB tells agencies to focus on transition
With a new president due in 2017, OMB is asking agencies to get ready for the transition rather than focus on fiscal 2018 budget plans.
Cybersecurity
More modern IT could keep SSA from mailing out Social Security numbers
The Social Security Administration's internal watchdog said modernization would help the agency keep personally identifiable information out of mailings to beneficiaries.
Cybersecurity
Is the Transportation Department doing enough about auto cybersecurity?
GAO says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration should determine how it would respond to a cyberattack on a high-tech car if it happened on the road.
Digital Government
Can the Fed do a better job protecting embargoed economic data?
An IG audit suggested ways the Fed could better safeguard economic data shared with reporters in special agency "lockup rooms."
Digital Government
Government only as transparent as its technology, advocates say
A FOIA advisory committee is recommending that government update fee guidelines and permit agencies to release documents via email.
Digital Government
Some agencies will miss 2016 email management deadline
Although most agencies are on track to meet a presidential directive to archive email records electronically, a few will need more time.
Cybersecurity
House speaker criticizes IRS cybersecurity
A blog post from Paul Ryan's office blasts the IRS for not fixing its cybersecurity vulnerabilities before tax season.
Digital Government
Making social media monitoring matter
For an agency to be at the top of its social media game, tracking trends is an important part of the strategy.
Digital Government
DOT launches open data push to build National Transit Map
The Department of Transportation is asking local and state transit agencies to share their data in an open format for a national transit map.
Modernization
Millennium Challenge Corporation needs a deputy CIO
The Millennium Challenge Corporation is seeking a deputy CIO with experience in agile, cloud computing and mobile technology.
Digital Government
18F to fill two new leadership positions
18F has two new leadership job openings, to oversee chapters and custom partner solutions.
Cybersecurity
NIST: Time to take telework's cyber risks seriously
With telework and BYOD on the rise, NIST is updating its guidelines from 2009 to address how organizations and individuals can protect themselves from cyberattacks.
People
Free online initiative trains feds in agile
An online course offered by the Agile Government Leadership network and developed by one of the co-founders of 18F provides feds with hands-on experience running an agile project.
Digital Government
Senators seek to foster governmentwide approach to IoT
A new bill would create a framework for discussing policy for the growing Internet of Things space.
Digital Government
NARA looks to lead on social media archiving
In seeking a social media archiving tool, the National Archives is setting an example for agencies in advance of 2019 governmentwide electronic records goals.
Cybersecurity
Obama bemoans obsolete tech in budget request
The president put the federal government's portfolio of aging IT systems front and center in his final budget request to Congress.
Cybersecurity
DHS plans expanded social media checks on Syrian refugees
Members of Congress are looking to DHS for a more complete regime of social media background checks on Syrian refugees looking to enter the U.S.
Digital Government
Not sure that tweet is legit? GSA looks to help
New digital registry aims to offer a one-stop source for those looking to verify that a social media account is really run by an agency.
Modernization
Lawmakers push for Wi-Fi access at all national parks
Five House Democrats are asking Obama to significantly increase funding for Wi-Fi access at national parks.
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