Policy
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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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At the heart of the issue is a simple definition that could put an end to the whole debacle. What kind of “service” is the Internet — telecommunications or information service? Congress has the power to decide.
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The program meant to automatically register Department of Motor Vehicles customers to vote will face an investigation into whether some votes were wrongly rejected as part of a federal legal settlement.
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The city’s mayor and transportation commissioner say the rideshare company is behind a proposed bill to “eliminate local consumer, safety and disability-access protections” for riders.
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Five lawmakers introduced the “Your Data, Your Way” omnibus that will likely include four bills and a resolution aimed at stiffening the state's data privacy rules.
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After criticism that her proposal was a direct affront to the First Amendment, state Rep. Andrea Romero is reportedly abandoning a bill that sought to remove certain content from the Internet upon request.
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The city’s six-month moratorium on the communications antennas is set to expire at the end of February, and officials have been working to cement a policy that complements recent federal changes.
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State law requires elections offices to print ballots based on the number of registered voters in the county, even if that county is using touch-screen devices. The law also requires unused ballots to be stored for 22 months after a federal election.
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Doth the CEO protest too much?
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The plan to have the Department of Motor Vehicles automatically register voters had its critics, critics who say their concerns went by the wayside while the flawed effort compounded.
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State interest in digital license plates has steadily grown, thanks to their connected vehicle capabilities, customized messaging and geo-location potential.
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A proposed rule that speeders be subjected to possible time in jail has been pulled back to “to eliminate any possibility that criminal penalties could apply to a rider.”
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The secretary will not have direct oversight of the state IT department, but he is going to be working with the secretary who does, as well as CIO Bo Reese. Here's what he wants to accomplish.
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The Department of Finance has delayed the embattled agency’s request for the money as Gov. Gavin Newsom’s DMV Strike Team prepares for a top-to-bottom overhaul.
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The move will help put the state at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology testing by creating a single point where industry can coordinate with agencies, with the goal of reducing crashes and improving safety.
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A series of proposals in the state Legislature could bring new transparency and privacy rules for residents, but many states have been slow to embrace similar limits on how companies use and share customer data.
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A number of incidents in the state have raised questions about who has access to the videos and for how long, as well as how the footage is used to investigate cases of police misconduct.
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A proposal by Rep. Jason Fischer would allow companies testing autonomous technology to lose the human safety net, potentially positioning the state as a front-runner in the testing space.
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The ordinance, developed during a workshop and public hearing, will give wireless providers and the city guidelines when it comes to small cell antennas in the public right of way. Aesthetic requirements are pending.
