Digital Government
Senate hears arguments over laptop searches at border
Searches without suspicion are legal, but seizure of data is problematic, analysts say.
Digital Government
Groups to warn panel about economic effect of seizing laptops
Customs’ practice of confiscating electronic devices and downloading data would have chilling effect on business travel, interest groups plan to testify.
Modernization
Verizon nabs Postal Service Networx contract
Deal worth $16.4 million is another sign business is picking up on huge telecom agreement
Digital Government
CBP launches online system to report trade violations
Companies or whistleblowers within companies can use e-Allegations to file claims.
Digital Government
Hill told privacy laws must be updated to protect the public
Analysts urge senators to force agencies to better protect Americans' data.
Digital Government
IG sounds alarm about accuracy of Census address database
Report cites duplicate and missing addresses in database, which could threaten the accuracy of the 2010 count if not corrected.
Digital Government
Groups ask court to reverse ruling, limit laptop searches at border
Fourth Amendment concerns cited, along with lack of established policy on when searches can be conducted.
Digital Government
Census getting back on course, lawmakers told
Observers say cost still uncertain, but agency is making headway on program and contract management.
Digital Government
GSA official urges passage of cooperative purchasing bill for security
Opening federal security contracts to state and local governments would save money and provide faster services.
Digital Government
GSA signs telework agreement with union
AFGE officials agree to provisions that abruptly ended telework talks with another federal union.
Digital Government
Business picking up for GSA's Networx contract
After slow start, interest increases in telecom pact as deadline for agencies to recoup transition costs approaches.
Digital Government
Storms test GSA's continuity plans
Power outage at Northern Virginia facility allows agency to launch notification system and telework arrangements.
Digital Government
IRS reports slight increase in e-filing rate
Agency has four years to hike the percentage of electronically filed tax returns it receives to meet a congressional requirement.
Digital Government
Contract spending could drop more than 10 percent in fiscal 2009
Sluggish economy, growing deficit, a lack of procurement expertise contribute to downward trend, research firm predicts.
Digital Government
Interior allowed to reconnect to Internet
Judge rules six-year disconnect order not valid, but still worries that the department’s computer security practices are inadequate.
Digital Government
Independent estimate cuts cost of Census contract almost in half
MITRE projects price tag of $681 million for handheld data collection computers
Digital Government
GSA to award Alliant contracts by December
Top official says agency will follow judge's ruling to thoroughly consider if companies can provide the IT services and if prices are reasonable.
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