Day archives: November 5th, 2009

Civil Society Groups and Privacy Experts Release Madrid Declaration, Reaffirm International Privacy Laws, Identify New Challenges and Call for Concrete Action to Safeguard Privacy

EPIC: “In a crisply worded declaration, over 100 civil society organizations and privacy experts from more than 40 countries have set out an expansive statement on the future of privacy. The Madrid Declaration affirms that privacy is a fundamental human right and reminds “all countries of their obligations to safeguard the civil rights of their …

Subjects: Privacy

Fannie Mae Announces Deed for Lease Program

News release: “Fannie Mae is implementing the Deed for Lease™ Program under which qualifying homeowners facing foreclosure will be able to remain in their homes by signing a lease in connection with the voluntary transfer of the property deed back to the lender…The new program is designed for borrowers who do not qualify for or …

Subjects: Government Documents

New GAO Reports: Afghanistan's Security Environment

Afghanistan’s Security Environment, GAO-10-178R, November 5, 2009 Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures: Fiscal Year 2009 Airport and Airway Trust Fund Excise Taxes, GAO-10-92R, November 5, 2009 Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures: Fiscal Year 2009 Highway Trust Fund Excise Taxes, GAO-10-93R, November 5, 2009 Defense Infrastructure: The Army Needs to Establish Priorities, Goals, and Performance Measures for Its Arsenal Support …

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents