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OIRA outlines privacy assessments for using 3rd party websites

New memo gives agencies a template to develop privacy impact assessments when using commercial sites. The guidance follows OMB's June 2010 memo on using Web cookies.

Tags: management , technology , OMB , OIRA , Kevin Nyland , PIA , third-party websites , Jason Miller

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Patients vs. Privacy Control

Tags: technology , health IT , Health IT Policy Committee , electronic health records ,

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Challenge of connecting the dots is nothing new

New book examines an old problem -- how the government should effectively connect the dots while not violating privacy rights.

Tags: technology , management , contracting , DARPA , Shane Harris , National Journal , terrorism , national security , Dorothy Ramienski

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Advances Research Project Agency on security and privacy concerns

Since Christmas Day attack attempt, office has been forced to deal quickly with issues.

Tags: management , technology , security , DHS , Advanced Research Projects Agency , Dr. Roger McGinnis

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DHS clarifies rules around laptop searches at the border

The new directives come as the ACLU sues the agency for more information on the former policy's impact. Secretary Napolitano says the updated rules will improve privacy and civil liberties.

Tags: management , Janet Napolitano , DHS , CBP , ICE , ACLU , border searches , civil rights , laptops

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Justice reaffirms position that the Einstein system is legal

DoJ opinion states the intrusion detection application does not violate Fourth Amendment rights or several other federal and state laws. Department's view follows Bush administration position.

Tags: technology , David Barron , DHS , Justice , US CERT , cybersecurity , Einstein ,

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HSPD-12: What's Next?

With the new Obama administration, HSPD-12 will gain greater importance as the government prepares for next phase.

Tags: security , technology , identity management , Access Control , Booz Allen , identity theft , Identity Data , smart card , NASA , Corinne Irwin , NIST

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Background checks challenged in court

The Supreme Court has agreed to referee a dispute between NASA and some of its independent contractors over required security checks, a decision that could affect how the federal government investigates the background of current and future employees.

Tags: management , technology , HSPD-12 , security , NASA , Supreme Court , Bill Bransford , Shaw Bransford & Roth , contracting

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Whitepaper outlines identity issues for federal website users

As federal government launches pilot programs, CDT's whitepaper aims to help.

Tags: technology , Center for Democracy and Technology , user-centric identity , Heather West , Dorothy Ramienski

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OMB launches cloud storefront, Apps.gov

The Web site's goal is to make it easier for agencies to obtain cloud computing services. The administration also wants to change policy and budget to meet new approach to technology.

Tags: technology , contracting , Vivek Kundra , GSA , OMB , NASA , DoE , cloud computing , cybersecurity , Nebula

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