People
Another theft leaves VA data exposed
A computer was stolen from a contractor's office at the department, but few details have been revealed.
People
Lawmakers downplay IT’s role in FOIA
Some agencies put innovative tech into their FOIA plans.
People
State and local agencies struggle with e-records
Paper is a lot easier to manage, according to a study conducted by the Association for Information and Image Management.
People
GPO picks Harris for e-information system
The contract is the first major milestone in GPO's effort to transform into an electronic information organization.
People
Sandia signs up capital planning company
VFA will use its software to assess Sandia facilities in Albuquerque, N.M., and Livermore, Calif., and to upgrade the lab's data management capabilities.
People
Lawmakers largely ignore Web at FOIA hearing
Only one panel discussed the importance of IT in public access to government information.
People
Critics fault AIIM guidelines
Citizen groups concerned about lack of mention of public access, FOIA
People
VA committee marks up data protection bill
It would require the department to compensate veterans and others whose personal information is compromised.
People
VA cancels credit monitoring offer
The FBI's confidence that personal information on a stolen laptop and hard drive was not compromised led to the decision, the department said.
People
Senators advocate database on federal funding
A new bill would create a resource for the public to see how the government uses taxpayer money.
Cybersecurity
Court decision lifts cloud hanging over Interior
Federal appeals court reverses order that would have shut down much of Interior’s IT.
Modernization
GAO criticizes DOD classification program
Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence has little involvement or oversight of how components are implementing classification program, GAO says.
People
Standards group issues guidance for e-doc systems
The Association for Information and Image Management's suggested policies apply to the National Archives and Records Administration and all federal records managers.
Cybersecurity
Hack at USDA puts 26,000 at risk
A hacker who broke into Agriculture Department systems may have stolen the personal information of 26,000 current and former USDA employees and some contractors.
Modernization
LexisNexis unveils Advanced Government Solutions package
A new set of offerings uses the firm's access to archived information to provide government users with specialized capabilities.
People
Wizard software helps GSA with compliance
The Web-based Acquisition Planning Wizard creates compliant buying plans and ensures consistency in interagency procurement processes.
Cybersecurity
FEMA pledges better disaster relief fund payouts
Poor use of IT frequently led to payment of fraudulent claims in 2005.
Modernization
Diamonds in the data
Federal agencies increasingly use data mining to extract valuable info buried in large databases.
People
Army awards $21M contract to Multimax
The company will support the service's Personnel Electronic Records Management System.
Cybersecurity
Energy acknowledges data theft
More such privacy breaches have almost certainly already happened, a security analyst says.
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