Day archives: July 24th, 2010

FTC Testifies on Efforts to Protect Consumer Privacy

News release: “The Federal Trade Commission testified [July 22, 2010] about FTC efforts to protect consumer privacy and commented on legislative proposals to improve privacy protections before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The testimony presented by David Vladeck, Director of the FTC’s Bureau …

Subjects: Congress, ID Theft, PC Security, Privacy

DOD Launches Updated Social Media Hub Web Page

Federal Computer Week: “DOD today launched an updated Social Media Hub Web page to provide quick links to service-affiliated Facebook, Twitter and YouTube social media sites as well as policy documents, training manuals and other information and to provide a forum for discussion. The military services have been active participants in social media. For example, …

Subjects: Blogs, E-Government, Knowledge Management

More Fallout from Failed Attempt to Modernize FBI Computer System

News release: “Senator Chuck Grassley is pressing the Director of the FBI for additional information about its latest attempt to modernize its antiquated computer system. Grassley sent a letter to Director Robert Mueller following reports that a stop work order had been placed on both phases 3 and 4 of the Sentinel contract with Lockheed …

Subjects: Congress, Government Documents, Knowledge Management