Chief Privacy Officer Martha Wewer reviewed the state’s approach to data protection, AI oversight and consumer privacy on Thursday as Gov. Josh Stein marked a new day of awareness during Data Privacy Week.
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There was a record set for data breaches in 2025, and the incidents were also paired with fewer details in notification letters, raising concerns about transparency and public understanding. -
Plus, policymakers call for the release of federal broadband funding, a report examines the "dig once" rule's impact, Internet service providers can join an initiative to help combat sex trafficking, and more.
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Following a turbulent year in cybersecurity, the state Governor’s Technology Office is seeking to hire a new cybersecurity lead to manage risk and compliance. Nevada’s permanent CISO retired in May 2025.
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A new report finds labor still accounts for a large portion of the cost of deploying the necessary infrastructure. But advocates say technology is worth it, given the resiliency and future-proofing it offers.
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People are less worried about AI taking humans’ jobs than they once were, but introducing bots to the public-sector workplace has brought new questions around integration, ethics and management. -
As governments at all levels continue to embrace new developments in artificial intelligence, cities are using automation for everything from reducing first responder paperwork to streamlined permitting.
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Agencies report that critical IT positions remain hard to fill, but finding the right people takes more than job postings. States are expanding intern and apprentice programs to train and retain talent.
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Local law enforcement praises the devices, hundreds of which are in place, for helping solve crimes. Privacy and surveillance concerns, however, persist among critics and industry watchers.
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Aided by federal funding, the state Department of Transportation will seek proposals this spring from businesses willing to install public electric vehicle chargers, with its financial assistance.
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A donation from Mark Zuckerberg's technology company Meta will go toward converting buildings on Capitol Mall into mixed-use facilities, including a dedicated AI Center and a new School of Public Affairs.
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A private Catholic university in Connecticut is using an alumni's donation to construct a virtual reality-enabled classroom space with a free-roam pod, an esports lab and coursework in biology this fall.
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A recent breach is related to a phishing email sent to a business email account with the North St. Paul Police Department, according to the city. The attack was contained to that account and has had no other impact.
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A report from CivicPlus reveals residents’ opinions on local governments. Expectations for municipalities’ digital experiences are high, but satisfaction rates remain low — which accessibility could improve.
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A survey of 355,000 students by the New York City Public School system found a miniscule improvement in reported cyber bullying since the 2023-24 school year, but cyber bullying is still markedly higher than in 2019.
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By withholding at least 800 grants from the University of California, totaling $584 million, officials say the Trump administration threatens to devastate research in clean energy, neuroscience and cancer.
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University of Texas at Arlington researchers are working with a domestic violence center to study trends and interventions to help victims escape surveillance through hidden tracking devices and other technologies.
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After weeks of controversy, a proposal to rezone more than 900 acres of land near Bolingbroke has died after the Monroe County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to deny the proposal.
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