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Monday, December 1, 2008

U.K. seeks tougher penalties for data loss
The actions come after several problems for the government, including the loss of a USB drive holding data on 84,000 prisoners.
(Posted December 1, 2008)

Coalition: Cloud computing raises privacy issues
Groups call for next administration, Congress to update standards for privacy.
(Posted November 19, 2008)

Transition Watch: Obama's team to check Facebook pages
The president-elect's team is researching job candidates more carefully than past administrations, even asking for links to Facebook pages, according to the New York Times.
(Posted November 13, 2008)

Agency urges anti-cloning feature for passport cards
The Homeland Security Department recommends adding a unique identifier number to the U.S. Passport Card it produces with the State Department.
(Posted November 12, 2008)

GAO: DHS should resolve issues with satellite program
A review of the Homeland Security Department's certification of its program to provide access to classified satellite imagery for domestic purposes has found legal and policy issues that remain.
(Posted November 12, 2008)

Pointers: Recommended reading 11-03-08
Quality might be more important than quantity for your LinkedIn contacts.
(Posted November 3, 2008)

Campaign surrogates face off at leadership conference
Obama, McCain representatives debate IT policy
(Posted October 31, 2008)

DHS to consolidate Systems of Records Notices
The Homeland Security Department has been reviewing its System of Records Notices to ensure they are current and accurate.
(Posted October 31, 2008)

ICE record systems get Privacy Act exemptions
Two Immigration and Customs Enforcement record systems will be exempt from certain Privacy Act provisions that allow individuals to access their records maintained in the system.
(Posted October 29, 2008)

Guidance for fusion centers to be released
The guidance is meant to help state and local intelligence fusion centers meet baseline operational capabilities.
(Posted October 27, 2008)

Data tools outstrip laws, policies
Report proposes a framework for evaluating info-based counterterrorism programs.
(Posted October 27, 2008)

CISOs: No easy job description
Chief information security officers are technicians, policy enforcers and savvy managers.
(Posted October 27, 2008)

TSA passenger screening plan needs new IT
The Transportation Security Administration’s program to screen air travelers requires a transformation of the systems the government and airlines use to share passenger data.
(Posted October 25, 2008)

OMB sponsors online discussion of privacy issues
Stakeholders are invited to join in the discussion hosted by the National Academy of Public Administration.
(Posted October 23, 2008)

Also in the News: States mandate widespread data encryption
Many businesses will have to encrypt data on computers, PDAs and even smart phones or face hefty fines under laws in a growing number of states, according to the Wall Street Journal.
(Posted October 16, 2008)

IG: Effectiveness of DOT IT security practices declines
The Transportation Department hasn’t fully implemented recommendations from last year when management had to divert resources to deal with other programs.
(Posted October 15, 2008)

DHS components lagging on information security, IG says
Nineteen IT systems had incomplete contingency plans, and five systems did not follow federal standard guidelines, an inspector general report states.
(Posted October 8, 2008)

Panel: Government data-mining programs need more scrutiny
Proposed homeland security-related programs need systematic review before deployment, according a report by a National Research Council committee.
(Posted October 7, 2008)

FCW's The Week
Find links to articles in the Oct. 6, 2008, issue and related items.
(Posted October 6, 2008)

DOD expands NCES program
DISA is seeking a vendor to provide instant messaging, chat and Web conferencing services.
(Posted October 3, 2008)

More Privacy News

Op-ed:

McDonough: How to make the jump to industry
Some tips on how to find a satisfying and financially rewarding job in the private sector.

Acquisition:

Ruling clouds future for buyers
Experts debate the potential impact of a GAO decision on small-business contracting.

Management:

Recruiters make IT connection
DOD and other agencies showcase online chops to attract tech-savvy young people to their ranks.

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