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Virginia election officials change process for removing dead people from voter rolls
April 18, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsA computer coding error in Virginia's Department of Elections voting system failed to flag less obvious death records, leading to deceased people remaining on voter lists. But now registrars can submit obituaries to clean up voter rolls.
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New resources to defend public health systems against cyber threats
| News, CybersecurityThe guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services comes as health care entities continue to face ransomware, social engineering, device theft, data loss and network attacks.
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States abandon access to shared voter registration data
April 17, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsAs states gear up to leave the Electronic Registration Information Center, few have specific plans in place to maintain accurate voter rolls on their own.
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How digital twins can enrich emergency response
| News, Public SafetyWith their advanced simulation and predictive analytics capabilities, digital twins can give responders a common operating picture with real-time, integrated information.
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Montana could be first state to ban TikTok
| News, CybersecurityLawmakers approved legislation to prevent the app from operating within the state, but critics said it has no clear enforcement plan and violates the U.S. Constitution.
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What is Discord? An internet researcher explains the social media platform at the center of Pentagon leak of top-secret intelligence
| News, Public SafetyA 21-year-old Guardsman in the U.S. Air Force National Guard was arrested Thursday in connection to the leak of national security intel on the popular social media platform Discord.
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NIST wants to mitigate smart home telehealth cybersecurity risks
| News, CybersecurityThe agency is looking for providers to help address the cybersecurity and privacy vulnerabilities in the telehealth ecosystem as it works to create a practice guide on the topic.
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Short, sweet, simple: Tips for effective government communications
April 14, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureWhen it comes to communicating vital information to residents, a “clarity before clever” strategy works best, one expert says.
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Combating fraud and bias this tax season
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureCOMMENTARY | By using cutting-edge AI and offering a modern self-service experience, state governments will be well on their way to weeding out fraud, improving compliance and closing the tax gap.
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Smart cameras ID bus lane violators
| News, Emerging TechTo increase bus speeds in Washington, D.C., Metrobuses will be outfitted with automated cameras to spot and help process infractions.