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The governor has now signed the law, which bars the federal government and agencies outside of Washington from accessing data generated by the cameras that are owned by public agencies in the state. -
The big elections are still months away, but a look at the numbers shows the likelihood of big changes at the CIO spot for 2027. A NASCIO leader discusses what might come after the elections.
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The city now requires electronic requests be made via its online portal, mandates a deposit for large requests and has updated its fees. The moves are intended to smooth the process and recoup actual costs.
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The order comes at a time when China is aggressively focused on developing the technology and could dominate if left unchallenged. The order does not outline any specific funding goals.
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A proposal to include a financial services smart chip in municipal ID cards is drawing fire from immigrant advocacy groups who argue the technology presents substantial security and privacy concerns.
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Though everyone in the House backed House Bill 23, some representatives said they’re concerned that the legislation doesn’t mandate minimum speeds.
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Local governments, especially those in Missouri, have been preempted from many decisions on the deployment of small cells to support new connectivity standards. Here's how the city of Rolla is navigating those waters.
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Like all major telecommunications providers, AT&T is racing to upgrade its connectivity network to the next generation of speed. But an AT&T regional director said its efforts in Cleveland have been moving too slowly.
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Legislators are proposing a 4 percent tax on downloadable digital media — like books, movies music and games — to pay for Internet infrastructure in rural, economically depressed parts of the state.
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Under the law, which takes effect next year, web users can demand that a business tell them what personal information it is collecting about them and whether it is selling or sharing it, and if so to whom.
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Inmates nearing the end of their incarceration could be given the opportunity to search specific career-building websites. A prison watchdog group says the legislation could make a significant difference in the re-entry process.
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Legislation meant to help fund infrastructure in non-oil-producing governments throughout the state was adjusted to prohibit the use of that funding to build fiber-optic networks.
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If successful, the proposal by state Sen. Cynthia Creem would place restrictions on state law enforcement agencies with regards to the acquisition, possession or use of biometric surveillance.
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What does your phone know about you?
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A proposed 400,000-square-foot data center project on the Hammond lakeshore is prompting legislation that would provide financial incentives for new data storage projects.
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U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden has proposed legislation that would give the Federal Trade Commission the authority to establish privacy and cybersecurity standards while imposing fines — and potentially jail time — for companies and executives who violate them.
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The department sent the company a cease-and-desist letter demanding that features that disclose the location of police checkpoints be removed and that users be blocked from sharing the information.
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The state of Florida's IT structure has been fluid for a long time, and the new governor is planning once again to shake things up. But this time, a technology advocate in the state says, it feels different.
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The proposal originated in the House and seeks to raise the monthly fees on 10-digit phone numbers from 60 cents to $1.03. The increase, lawmakers say, is necessary to fund critical system upgrades statewide.
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Cities in the region have been working with telecommunications companies to sort how the technology will integrate into their respective communities. The process has seen criticism from groups citing health concerns.
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The 30-year-old, analog dispatch system currently used by Thurston County is “weak and needs to be replaced,” officials say, but those changes are expected to cost around $30 million.
