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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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Three civil liberties groups are behind a lawsuit that accuses the California Department of Justice of violating privacy rights by retaining the DNA profiles of individuals not convicted of a felony.
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The blistering 96-page report called out the credit reporting agency, saying outdated security measures and an unaccountable management structure were to blame for the breach that compromised 148 million personal records.
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The Sacramento Bee submitted a records request for written communications to or from the secretary of state about 1,500 voter registration errors resulting from the Motor Voter program that launched earlier this year.
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In a recent blog post, Brad Smith paints a dim future if the technology is left unchecked, saying that “use of facial-recognition technology could unleash mass surveillance on an unprecedented scale.”
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A coalition of local officials gathered at the Municipal League dinner to strategize about the upcoming legislative session and the need for more local control over zoning and the placement of small cell antennas.
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It’s essential that Congress find the right balance between promoting innovation and addressing legitimate safety issues.
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The state of Ohio and Seminole County, Fla., are among the first to allow residents and businesses to use cryptocurrencies to pay taxes and licensing fees. The move comes as many other governments are struggling to figure out if the technology fits.
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Officials are weighing the benefits and side effects of on-demand scooters, especially when it comes to their use on public sidewalks.
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Amid concerns that the next-generation wireless technology poses health risks for residents, the Marin County city moved to limit 5G's rollout ahead of an FCC ruling that takes effect in January.
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The federal Security Exchange Commission is trying to crack down on fraudulent offerings, where a company inflates its tokens' value by making promises it can’t keep.
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The surveillance cameras in Staten Island Courthouse interview rooms raised concerns about the ability for defendants to speak freely with their representation, prompting a federal court to consider the implications.
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More comprehensive data laws and harsh penalties are the focus of an effort that follows the breach of more than 500 million of the hotel chain's customer records.
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The Federal Communications Commission’s recent limitations on local control and the fees they can charge telecoms is not stopping city officials from crafting regulations meant to slow the proliferation of 5G infrastructure.
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The use of video during public comment portions of council meetings has ignited debate as to whether limitations on pre-recorded media constitutes an obstacle to free speech.
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House Bill 747 would mandate the creation of the Ohio Cyber Reserve, a group meant to protect citizens, businesses, government and infrastructure from cyberthreats.
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A bipartisan effort to keep the development of early warning systems in the Pacific Northwest on track was passed by Congress, but still needs presidential approval.
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During a Federal Trade Commission oversight hearing earlier this week, members made the case to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce for more authority over consumer data security and privacy.
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City and industry officials gathered in Sacramento, Calif., for day two of the annual Meeting of the Minds Summit to discuss the problems and opportunities in the transportation sector.
