Government Technology

Gina M. Scott

Writer

Twitter: @govtechnews

Recent Articles

U.K. Prime Minister Discusses National ID Cards with Parliament
January 10, 2008 - "The whole purpose of identity cards is to protect people's identity and the way to do that is to use ... biometrics so that use of the information cannot be triggered other than by the facial or fingerprint data that are part of the biometrics."

Government Sites Post Social Security Numbers
January 02, 2008 - Washington Post reports government sites with personal information, including SSNs, readily available.

Cyber Security 2007: Special Holiday Issue
December 23, 2007 - Scams we keep falling for, scammers paying their dues and other Cyber Security Issues in this special edition of Government Technology's Security E-Newsletter.

Personal Data of 25 Million U.K. Children Lost
November 21, 2007 - "When mistakes happen in enforcing procedures we have a duty to do everything we can to protect the public...we will do everything in our power to make sure data is safe," said Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

Turkey Tradition an Example of Technology in Everyday Life
November 20, 2007 - "I also thank everybody who voted online to choose the names for our guests of honor."

Public Trust of RFID
November 14, 2007 - As RFID becomes more prevalent in society, how can the government reduce the public's uncertainties about this mystifying technology?

Play a Word Game, Feed the Hungry
November 09, 2007 - "FreeRice really hits home how the Web can be harnessed to raise awareness and funds for the world's number one emergency."

What Will Your Agency do if Sensitive Citizen Information is Stolen?
October 22, 2007 - An expert's advice for those in charge of databases, and the private information they contain.

Internet, Mobile Phone Lines Cut in Attempt to Hide Burma's Peril
September 27, 2007 - "The junta has cut the country off from the rest of the world in order to better crush the nascent saffron revolution. We appeal to the international press to step up its coverage by trying to get journalists into the country so that this dramatic situation is not played out behind closed doors."

Social Security Numbers Printed on CalPERS Mailing
August 22, 2007 - "We sincerely apologize and regret this unfortunate incident, and we are taking every step necessary to prevent this from happening again."

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