Policy
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Jackson County, Mo., could soon take steps aimed to ensure new data centers are not constructed in unincorporated areas of the county, at least temporarily. -
Statewide, more than 180 law enforcement agencies ― nearly a third of all agencies in Michigan ― now use Flock Safety technology, according to data compiled by the company.
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The National Association of State Chief Information Officers’ fourth look at the chief privacy officer role finds 31 states now have one — but lack of staffing and funding are among the challenges.
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New legislation is doing more than outlining the guidelines for state agency data sharing; it’s also strengthening the culture that comes with it.
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The rules that govern court recordings are up for debate.
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AB 375 would require ISPs to allow customers to give their consent for the use, sale and sharing of their personal information.
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In a public call for changes in police policy in the wake of a shooting Saturday, Mayor Betsy Hodges said in a blog post that she expects police to activate their body cameras as soon as they begin responding to a call.
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The Legislature also took steps to make it easier to suspend the licenses of stores or their personnel if they were engaged in illegal activity, including sending cannabis to the black market.
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The state’s new anti-distraction law takes effect Sunday, and some law enforcement agencies will ticket violators immediately while others will start by issuing warnings and handing out educational cards.
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It isn’t the first time this argument has been made.
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The database allows health officials to track prescribing patterns as a way to identify possible over-prescribing and abuse.
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The Missouri Legislature's efforts to enact a statewide program have been unsuccessful for more than a decade, so Gov. Eric Greitens signed an executive order to create a program that he said is "a step" toward solving the opioid crisis.
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The so-called U.S. startup visa program is in danger of rescinding the country's tech industry progress.
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At a meeting of the National Governors Association, the governors agreed to develop or build upon statewide plans to combat cyberattacks against IT networks, and to protect both personal and government data stored on state systems.
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Lawmakers passed the plan to set public records deadlines last month, and Gov.Kate Brown signed it into law June 22, and the Legislature passed the three other bills before going home last week.
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The Department of General Services and the California Department of Technology are renewing procurement policies and working to ensure data is complete and accurate following a recent audit.
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Members of the Policy and Services Committee agreed that the City Council should receive an annual report about each department’s use of surveillance technology.
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DMV officials say they've been assured Oregon will continue to receive extensions from the federal government if they continue working toward Real ID implementation.
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Transparency is taking on new meanings in the era of high-tech law enforcement.
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Lawmakers in almost two dozen state capitols are considering ways to bolster consumer privacy protections rolled back with Trump’s signature in April.
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Throughout the country, states are setting their own pace when it comes to autonomous vehicles. Where some choose to move quickly and aggressively, others opt for lighter legislative touches.
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