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Most Americans feel powerless to prevent data collection, online tracking
Most U.S. adults say that the potential risks they face because of data collection by companies (81%) and the government (66%) outweigh the benefits, but most (>80%) feel that …
Should free internet access be considered as a human right?
Free internet access must be considered as a human right, as people unable to get online – particularly in developing countries – lack meaningful ways to influence …
Global internet freedom declines for the ninth consecutive year
Governments around the world are increasingly using social media to manipulate elections and monitor their citizens, tilting the technology toward digital authoritarianism. As …
What financial records do companies need to keep, and for how long?
Companies generate stacks of documents and managing them correctly is crucial. It can be complicated to balance organizational requirements, employee interests, and legal …
Despite enthusiasm for AI adoption, governments are experiencing challenges
Public-service executives in Europe are optimistic and enthusiastic about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on government operations and services but face challenges …
“Smart city” governments should also be smart about security
While the definition of “smart city” is still under debate, one thing is indisputable: the technologies used to make smart cities a reality are currently acquired …
The top 10 strategic government technology trends CIOs should plan for
The top 10 government technology trends for 2019-2020 that have the potential to optimize or transform public services have been identified by Gartner. Government CIOs should …
Companies vastly overestimating their GDPR readiness, only 28% achieving compliance
Over a year on from the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Capgemini Research Institute has found that companies vastly overestimated their …
Should the National Security Council restore the cybersecurity coordinator role?
Former national security advisor John Bolton’s elimination of the cybersecurity coordinator role in May 2018 came as a surprise to many in the cybersecurity industry, …
Organizations continue to struggle with privacy regulations
Many organizations’ privacy statements fail to meet common privacy principles outlined in GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, including the user’s right to request information, to …
Interacting with governments in the digital age: What do citizens think?
Most U.S. citizens acknowledge and accept that state and local government agencies share their personal data, even when it comes to personal information such as criminal …
Cyber risk assessment of U.S. election commissions finds critical areas for improvement
Many election commissions are focused on quickly adapting and updating their cybersecurity; however, commissions still need to dedicate resources to updating outdated …