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Agency sets sights on next set of standard terms of service with providers

By Jane Norris FederalNewsRadio The Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization are tracking swine flu cases throughout the United States. But there are other updates coming in from social networking sites like…

When it comes to using social media, an expert says that just because you can, doesn’t necessarily mean you should.

Some big changes have happened recently in the world of new media at the Pentagon. Social media sites are available again to members of the military; blogging is being encouraged; and the official presence of…

Paul Gillin Consultant, speaker, blogger Paul Gillin Communications July 13th, 2009

Coast Guard wants to set up separate network to use social media sites. CIO Council looking at cybersecurity implications of these tools.

The document focuses recommendations around five areas. Council says current policies should be enough to securely use social media.

Deputy DoD CIO Wennergren dispels rumors of modified responsibilities for next appointee. Technology executives see their responsibilities evolve to meet their agency’s mission. OMB will issue memo reaffirming the role of the CIO.

Janice Nall, director of the Division of eHealth Marketing at the CDC, says government needs to be where people are getting their information.

There’s a blog, sponsored by the Transportation Security Administration, to facilitate an ongoing dialogue on innovations in security, technology and the checkpoint screening process. Kristin Lee, Assistant Administrator in the Office of Communications and Public Affairs, explains.