Digital Government
Census Established a Governance Group on Data Quality Amid COVID-19 Worries
A new GAO report shows the bureau continuing to struggle with privacy and data security issues.
Emerging Tech
Senator Questions How Clearview AI’s Facial Recognition Tech is Put to Use on Protesters
Sen. Ed Markey sent his latest letter to the company this week.
Ideas
Smart Cities Can Help Us Manage Post-COVID Life, but They'll Need Trust as Well as Tech
But as we prepare to move beyond this crisis, cities need to design systems that are prepared to handle the next pandemic.
Emerging Tech
ICE Outlines How Investigators Rely on Third-Party Facial Recognition Services
In a newly released impact assessment, the immigration enforcement agency details its use of facial biometrics and the privacy implications involved.
Ideas
The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Boosting the Big Tech Transformation to Warp Speed
Big tech companies have not hesitated to make the most of the crisis.
Cybersecurity
Government’s Annual Cyber Report Shows Improvements Across the Board
Agencies received lower scores for not holding contractors responsible for privacy requirements.
Digital Government
Survey: Americans Trust Big Tech Over Government in Contact Tracing
More than 75% of Americans feel their privacy is at risk due to measures being taken to combat COVID-19.
Ideas
Are Thermal Cameras a Magic Bullet for COVID-19 Fever Detection? There's Not Enough Evidence to Know.
Thermal cameras offer limited accuracy if set up incorrectly.
Digital Government
NIH Explores New Digital Health Solutions to Trace and Fight COVID-19
Two of the agency’s institutes seek new technical tools and data to inform re-entry risks.
Cybersecurity
Privacy report outlines scope, limitations of ICE facial recognition
According to a recently released privacy assessment, Immigration and Customs Enforcement systems are linked to a network of image databases across the country, and future trainings are being eyed to combat abuse and misuse.
Digital Government
FTC Housecleaning Highlights Health Data Rule that Could Be More Relevant During the Pandemic
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comment on a decade-old rule that has never been enforced.
Digital Government
HHS Relaxes Data Security and Privacy Enforcement For COVID-19 Test Sites
The agency offered a list of suggested security measures but said it will not be imposing penalties in specific circumstances.
Ideas
What to Watch for in Federal Data Privacy Legislation
A draft of a federal data privacy and security bill takes into consideration leading practices for the states and those abroad.
Cybersecurity
Government Absence Leaves Big Tech to Steer Privacy for Contact Tracing Apps
Agency CISOs will have to weigh the ramifications of apps that could combine health and location data of federal employees, a security professional said.
Artificial Intelligence
Senator Wants Details on Clearview AI’s Contact Tracing Pitches
Sen. Ed Markey wrote a letter to the controversial startup asking about its plans to use facial recognition technology to track patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Artificial Intelligence
Those Facebook 'Challenges' Can Expose You to Hackers
Games can often extract sensitive information about a person, such as their first job, their first car, or their mother’s maiden name.
Cybersecurity
Why We Adopt and Then Ditch Online Security Tips
“It can be challenging to follow through with a particular piece of advice, and sometimes experts conflict with each other in providing advice,” a researcher said.
Digital Government
House Lawmakers Press HHS Secretary for Details on Contact Tracing Programs
States are turning to smartphone apps and other digital tools that could compromise privacy, the lawmakers wrote.
Emerging Tech
Privacy Options Don't Boost Trust in Voice Assistants
For some users, adjusting privacy and content settings could have an unfavorable effect, the new research shows.
Digital Government
Protect Patient Data During COVID-19 Outbreak, Federal Agencies Warn
The Defense Department, FBI and other agencies offer steps on how care facilities can secure personal health information.
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