Lawmakers push back on proposed DHS data collection expansion
Congressional members requested guardrails, transparency and oversight in a letter to the secretary of Homeland Security and director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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DHS seeks vast expansion of biometrics collection for immigration benefits
In a proposed rule issued Monday, the agency said it wants to broaden the pool of individuals whose data it can collect and administer DNA testing of…
DOGE reduction-in-force efforts reach Homeland Security
Some House Democrats have criticized the group’s access to IT systems, including those at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
DOGE gains access to immigration systems; Bill to codify AI research at NSF is rebooted
A memo from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services raises concerns about the extent to which the Elon Musk-led group could access personal information related to immigration.
DOGE granted access to naturalization-related IT systems, memo shows
A memo from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services raises concerns about the extent to which the Elon Musk-led group could access personal information related to immigration.
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GAO wants agencies to evaluate and enhance telework programs
The Government Accountability Office found that a handful of agencies need to take additional steps to maintain a successful telework program.
DHS touts AI work and pilots a year after executive order
The White House also took a moment to document its progress on goals related to the tech.
CrowdStrike outage briefly impacted national organ transplant matching system
As federal agencies continue to confront the impact of Friday’s worldwide IT incident, Congress signals future action.
USCIS’ Shane Barney on AI’s impact on cyber resilience
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Agency CISOs aren’t sweating a looming zero trust deadline
Security chiefs at OPM, Interior and USCIS reflect on budgetary and cultural challenges ahead of a Sept. 30 due date to implement zero trust architecture.
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