Trump puts brakes on Biden-era AI regulation; future uncertain
As was expected, on day one of being inaugurated, President Donald Trump repealed outgoing President Joe Biden’s Executive Order (EO)…
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Identity Management Symposium
Identity Management Symposium National Harbor, MD April 9-10, 2025 DSI’s 11th Annual Identity Management Symposium will bring together DoD, DHS,…
FTC, Texas AG take action against surveillance, sale of drivers’ data
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken a significant step toward safeguarding consumer privacy by initiating a proposed action against…
COPPA changes specify children’s biometrics and government IDs for protection
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Thursday issued notice that it finalized substantial changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act…
GAO: Cybersecurity workforce management falls short, impacting security across the board
A new U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) audit found that despite notable advancements, federal departments still face substantial barriers to…
Biden executive order prioritizes privacy-preserving digital ID, mDLs
In one of his last official acts as President, Joe Biden on Thursday issued a robust new executive order (EO)…
US Coast Guard seeks qualified sources for TWIC readers, support services
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to identify capable providers for an upcoming…
House lawmakers formally ask GAO to probe TSA’s use of AI, biometrics
House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green and Rep. Carlos Gimenez, chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation and…
Trump’s homeland security picks could have lasting impact on border biometrics
Donald Trump’s leadership picks for homeland security signals a potentially significant shift in border security strategy, particularly as it applies…
FBI seeks vendors for its Somalia ABIS
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), through its Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division, has issued a Request for Information…
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