government-agencies

Play ransomware group stole 65,000 Swiss government files

Sensitive information from Swiss government stolen by ransomware gang.

Cyber attack targeted software biz Xplain, affecting multiple government agencies. [ more ]

NBC News

U.S. cyber watchdog issues emergency directive to federal agencies about remote work software

The U.S. cyber watchdog agency issued an emergency directive requiring federal agencies to protect against a dangerous vulnerability in a software program.

The vulnerability in the software program, Ivanti Connect Secure, has allowed hackers to gain significant access to businesses and government agencies. [ more ]

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Government Google ads show up on adult websites and in Iran

Ads paid for by government agencies and major companies were found on inappropriate and potentially sanctioned websites.

Adalytics report raises questions about where ads appear and whether ad revenue violates sanction rules. [ more ]

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Public health

NSW government wants suicide prevention legislation owned by the people'

The New South Wales government plans to introduce suicide prevention legislation owned by those with lived experience of mental ill health.

Experts are calling for concrete directions, funding, and timeframes to be included in the legislation.

The legislation will be based on similar laws in South Australia, which created an advisory council and individual prevention plans for government departments. [ more ]

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Public health

Minimum Wage Hike for California Health Care Workers Could Cost the State Billions | KQED

The wage hike in California will add at least $4 billion in costs to government agencies providing healthcare.

Advocates of the wage increase argue that it is necessary to improve the lives of overworked and underpaid healthcare workers.

Republican lawmakers have expressed concerns about the financial impact of the wage increase on healthcare providers. [ more ]

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Nextgov.com

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Help wanted: Regulators worldwide need tech expertise

Government agencies globally emphasize the need for tech expertise in enforcement work to detect consumer harms.

Several U.S. government agencies are integrating more technology into their enforcement processes and committing to building tech skills. [ more ]

Nextgov.com

Artificial intelligence

TMF looks to fund AI projects

The Technology Modernization Fund is offering funding for AI projects in government agencies.

The General Services Administration is calling for proposals to implement the Biden administration's AI executive order. [ more ]

Nextgov.com

Artificial intelligence

USAID wants help in crafting a playbook for global AI uses

U.S. government agencies are developing an AI in Global Development Playbook based on best practices and the AI Risk Management Framework.

The playbook aims to provide guidance for organizations and governments in building or deploying AI software. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

Huge San Jose ranch habitat and preservation effort makes big progress

An intricate plan is underway to preserve the 3,654-acre Richmond Ranch in southeast San Jose as a nature habitat and public trails.

The Conservation Fund has purchased the ranch from Z&L Properties for $16 million and intends to sell it to the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency and Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department. [ more ]

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