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New CDT report highlighting the importance of data privacy for federally-held data
The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) released a new report and series of resources today that highlight the importance of data privacy for federally-held data. The report shows, among other things, that an overwhelming majority of Americans are concerned about the privacy and security of their personal data that is held by the government. […]
FCC data exaggerates broadband access on tribal lands
A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that Broadband access in tribal areas is likely even worse than previously thought because Federal Communications Commission data overstates deployment. Now it seems like we need to be worried about government data going away AND the veracity of government data. “BROADBAND INTERNET: FCC’s Data […]
Cuts to Environmental Monitoring “Willfully Blinding” the Nation
Scientific American reports that many science policy experts are "startled" by the Trump administration’s proposed budget for 2018 that envisions dramatic cuts in funds for monitoring air and water quality, climate change and more. Trump Wants Deep Cuts in Environmental Monitoring, by Annie Sneed Scientific American (March 24, 2017). Pres. Donald Trump’s administration could be […]
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