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The public sector is under intense pressure to respond to a host of challenges and crises, forcing agencies and organizations to adapt and evolve to ach...

GUEST OPINION: Nowadays, companies know how important their data is. But are they managing that data in a way that makes backup and recovery simp...

<p><span>Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Rostin Behnam today announced the following leadership appointments as he begins his chairmanship. The personnel announced today will lead divisions, offices and other teams within the CFTC to execute the responsibilities in the CFTC governing statute and other issues facing the agency. Today’s announcement follows Chairman Behnam announcing his <a href="https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/8482...

Pandemic continues to exact huge toll despite vaccines as Delta variant spreads

A recent survey of federal chief data officers indicates that they need more clarity from the Office of Management and Budget.

By Andrew Churchill May 12, 2021 Under the Industries of the Future Act, Congress proposes to spend $10 billion on artificial intelligence, quantum computing and 5G over the next 10 years. Further, the recently released National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence report highlights how the AI revolution will impact the U.S. economy, national security and welfare. Recognizing the significance of these groundbreaking technologies is an important first step, but now comes the difficult ...

-16 In these articles, as in others, terminology, usage, and word choice are critically important, especially when describing people and when discussing race and ethnicity. Inclusive language supports diversity and conveys respect. Language that imparts bias toward or against persons or groups based on characteristics or demographics must be avoided. The indistinct construct of racial and ethnic categories has been increasingly acknowledged, and the important sensitivities and controversies rel...

Fed chair Jerome Powell said the unemployment rate is likely higher than 6.3%. It may strengthen Democratic calls for a large stimulus package.

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Data concerning sex life or sexual orientation Please note: Even if a DPO is not necessary according to the aforementioned requirements, it can be useful to designate one on a voluntary basis. 2. Can EU member states adopt national rules for the designation of a DPO? Yes, according to Art. 37 (4) GDPR. The national specific requirements may even be more restrictive as under the GDPR. In Germany, a DPO needs to be designated under the new Federal Data Protection Act ("BDSG") if At least 20 perso...