Cybersecurity
IG faults Energy Department for not fully implementing HSPD-12
The Energy Department has not fully met the requirements for physical and access control credentials, according to a new report from the OIG.
Digital Government
Coast Guard commandant celebrates contractor while DOJ lawsuit is pending
The Coast Guard's highest-ranking official joined with other officials in a ceremony for Bollinger Shipyards last weekend even though the Justice Department is currently in court accusing Bollinger of making false statements.
Modernization
EPA website next to go Drupal; NASA may follow
The Environmental Protection Agency is the latest to begin convert its website to the Drupal open source content management system.
Cybersecurity
Watchdog group says DHS privacy guidance allows researchers to break the law
The Homeland Security Department is considering adopting new privacy guidance for Internet-based research that allows investigators to break the law, according to the Electronic Privacy Information Center.
Modernization
Census bureau to track assets with RFID in pilot program
The Census Bureau has put out a call to vendors to provide information on RFID systems that could track thousands of assets.
Modernization
Tips to keep Google from tracking you
With Google's sweeping changes in privacy now in effect, technology experts are offering tips on how to protect your personal information.
Cybersecurity
DHS cannot keep track of all its acquisitions, IG testifies
Despite some improvements, the Homeland Security Department is still having trouble keeping a central record of its $13 billion in annual procurements, according to testimony at a House subcommittee hearing.
Modernization
Tips for federal agencies to get the most out of StumbleUpon
A StumbleUpon executives explains how federal agencies can leverage the StumbleUpon platform to drive traffic to federal websites.
Digital Government
VA cancels joint platform contract due to alleged conflict of interest: Report
The Veterans Affairs Department has abruptly canceled a major contract that was hailed as a key development for the joint common health record platform with the Defense Department.
Digital Government
Facebook enlists U.S. military for new Pages format debut
The Facebook Pages format got a splashy introduction with the help of U.S. military services--with the exception of one Page that took on some water.
Modernization
GSA using StumbleUpon to bring visitors to federal websites
The General Services Administration recently established a USA.gov channel on the StumbleUpon Web service network with the goal of generating more traffic to federal websites.
Digital Government
Google privacy policy could hurt government agencies, AGs fear
GOogle's new privacy policy is raising concerns for government agencies, according to a group of state attorney generals.
Digital Government
VA CIO sheds light on search for Microsoft alternative
The Veterans Affairs Department is one of several federal agencies looking for alternatives to MS Office, says CIO Roger Baker.
Digital Government
BYOD is either a hit or a flop at most agencies, survey shows
MeriTalk released a new survey of federal IT managers indicating several trends with the use of mobile devices in the federal workplace.
Digital Government
Mobile government broader than just apps vs. websites, GSA says
The old "mobile apps vs. mobile websites" debate for federal agencies is becoming outdated because there are many more mobile platforms and formats developing, according to a mobile strategy document released by the General Services Administration.
People
VA Fast Track process rife with gaps for possible fraud, OIG says
A process VA created to handle a flood of incoming disability claims related to Agent Orange has some serious holes, audit finds.
Digital Government
Google names new top lobbyist in DC
Internet giant names former House lawmaker to head up its Washington lobbying operation.
Digital Government
Army had a specific audience in mind when it joined trendy Pinterest network
The Army recently began outreach efforts on Pinterest for a specific reason, according to the Atlantic Wire news service.
Digital Government
White House online privacy policy raises questions
The White House's push for online privacy protections for consumers might not go far enough.
Modernization
Regulations.gov gets a facelift, but it might not be enough
The White House announced a new redesign for Regulations.gov, but e-rulemaking needs more to see a real boost.
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