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FCW: Privacy
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House telework bill advances
Stronger language added to bill to ensure that data that is transferred to the home computers of teleworkers is kept secure.

Smart phones, smart leadership?
Management becomes a 24/7 job when executives,managers and supervisors get BlackBerrys.

Government enters the blogosphere
TSA and other pioneering agencies identify best practices for using blogs and other social-networking applications.

Rx for security clearance delays
A joint reform team's proposal calls for an automated investigative process.

NIH to crack down on encryption
Further investigation reveals stolen laptop contained SSNs of 1,200 research participants

TIGTA: IRS should safeguard taxpayers from identity theft
The service says it lacks jurisdiction, and disclosure rules limit its ability to share information with employers and other agencies.

Stolen laptop reveals security gap
Several federal directives outline a path to security, but all require follow-through.

Passport snooping raises alarm
Lawmakers consider whether additional legislation is needed to safeguard data.

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