Legislation & Public Policy

Thu, March 29, 2012 - Administration officials insist they're not after heavy-handed regulatory approach, but if self-regulation can work, a baseline privacy law might still be needed.

Wed, March 28, 2012 - Senior administration officials appeal to House subcommittee for stronger role for Department of Homeland Security in handling cybersecurity, while GOP lawmakers express deep distrust of the department's ability.

Mon, March 26, 2012 - The Federal Trade Commission continues to support self-regulatory approach, but signals to Web companies that if do-not-track is not implemented by year's end, momentum for law authorizing new privacy rules could build in Congress.

Thu, March 22, 2012 - Amid promises of openness and transparency--and a healthy dose of skepticism-- Obama administration officials are developing new Web interfaces, search techniques to improve the response to requests under the Freedom of Information Act.

Wed, March 21, 2012 - The FCC begins rulemaking process to provide device interoperability, groundwork for Dish Network to convert satellite spectrum to wireless broadband.

Thu, March 15, 2012 - As the CIO of the Coca-Cola's Bottling Investments Group, Javier Polit has strong ideas about how to ensure that IT is in sync with the company's business needs.

Tue, March 13, 2012 - Commerce Secretary warns that without sweeping reforms, U.S. businesses will continue to fall prey to foreign corporate espionage.

Wed, March 07, 2012 - Appearing before a House subcommittee, executives from Internet service providers such Comcast and AT&T warn against check-box compliance approach to cybersecurity.

Tue, March 06, 2012 - Technology CEO Council study highlights the importance of new IT applications to future startups, urges policy reforms to clear the way for transformative new businesses.

Thu, March 01, 2012 - The Republican-proposed SECURE IT Act presents a much narrower vision than bipartisan comprehensive cybersecurity measure, adding no regulations and limiting focus to voluntary sharing of information about threats.

Thu, February 23, 2012 - The White House embraces browser-based do-not-track tools. FTC will gain enforcement authority as Commerce Department convenes stakeholders (including Google, Facebook, Microsoft and Yahoo) to develop a voluntary codes of conduct. Center for Digital Democracy, however, calls for legislation.

Fri, February 17, 2012 - With the federal government climbing on board with the cloud revolution, the important questions for service and application providers turn to issues surrounding security, architecture.

Thu, February 16, 2012 - As FedRAMP initiative ramps up, cloud service providers can look forward to clearer guidance from federal clients and a robust market as administration tech chiefs press on toward a 'Perfect Storm' in cloud computing.

Thu, February 16, 2012 - Arizona Republican blasts bipartisan cybersecurity bill for DHS authority, new regulations on private sector operators.