Defense
FBI withdraws national security letters subpoena, freeing target to talk
Case involving a San Francisco-based digital archive is first known challenge to a security letter served on a library since a 2006 law limited the FBI's power to issue such information requests.
Oversight
OMB plan to improve clearance IT gets mixed reaction
Administration's proposal draws a positive response from an industry official, but criticism from Capitol Hill.
Managing Technology
Use a Safety Net
Telework and network access are critical to continuity of operations, IT officials say.
Defense
FBI releases details of expansive data-sharing program
Software will identify criminal activity hotspots, offer mapping and conduct threat level assessments.
Defense
VA's chief information officer makes pitch for more funding
Despite strides made, official tells lawmakers that challenges still remain.
Defense
FBI director grilled on use of increase in funding level
House Appropriations Committee has worked to double the agency's budget since 2001.
Oversight
Groups urge court to end use of national security letters
Filing comes one week after report revealed flawed and possibly illegal use of the security letters by the FBI.
Management
Bearer of Bad News
When you lose citizens’ personal information, there’s a right way and a wrong way to manage it.
Tech
Senate panel to weigh agencies' information security practices
Hearing comes on heels of Office of Management and Budget report showing some progress.
Defense
House panels seek info on FBI data collection programs
The FBI requested $12 million for information analysis center in fiscal 2008.
Managing Technology
Bearer of Bad News
When you lose citizens’ personal information, there’s a right way and a wrong way to manage it.
Oversight
Subcommittee grills PTO director on patent backlog, morale
By late 2007, more than 760,000 applications were waiting to be reviewed; hiring restrictions have left agency understaffed.
Oversight
Congressional Budget Office: Patent bill cost exceeds expected revenue
Bill would would increase federal spending by $26.9 billion.
Oversight
Industry hoping for action on data security bill this year
Legislation would update the six-year-old bill establishing requirements for securing personal or sensitive data.
Defense
Ridge: Fighting terror takes 'People plus technology'
Former Homeland Security Department Secretary cites lack of information sharing as hurdle to better security.
Oversight
Justice details grants to help victims of ID theft
Program is intended to expand existing services and strengthen law-enforcement response.
Defense
Telecom immunity is not only spying concern
Some observers say the most critical question is who ultimately authorizes the overarching spying program.
Tech
Battle over VA's data breach heads to mediation
Plaintiffs allege that department's failure to enact proper protocols left their personal information unprotected.
Oversight
Work continues on spying bills despite veto threats
Committee say timing is suspect on Democrats' ammendements to FISA bill.
Oversight
House set to pass online child protection bills
Legislation would require the FTC to carry out a nationwide program to increase public awareness and provide education regarding Internet safety.
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