Cook County, Ill., officials hope ‘Everyone Counts’ map will close gaps in access to services
The Chicago-area county published an interactive map that shows socioeconomic changes based on five years of Census Bureau data.
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Colorado protects neural data privacy with new law
A new Colorado law makes the state the first in the nation to extend biological data the same protections it offers other sensitive information.
Colorado’s long COVID data project pushes for greater access to care
Colorado state officials are working with university data experts to better understand how long COVID is affecting the state's workforce and health care systems.
Chicago aldermen delay vote on ShotSpotter contract
Two Chicago aldermen moved to delay voting on a measure that would require a full city council vote before removing ShotSpotter sensors.
Maine fails to pass ambitious consumer data privacy act
A vote by the Maine Senate on the Data Privacy and Protection Act ends the chance of passage for what would have been the nation's strongest data privacy…
The American Privacy Rights Act could undercut state privacy efforts
While some privacy experts are pleased by the proposed federal data privacy law, others say its clash with state regulations could do more harm than good.
States are working on AI, but some officials say privacy should come first
Several state officials said that before forming AI policies, agencies must first consider the potential privacy implications of adoption.
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Privacy practices struggling onward in state government, new report shows
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers found that less than one quarter of states surveyed operate an "established" privacy program.
New data tool offers deep dive into New York state contract data
A new data dashboard published by the state comptroller allows users to see who is doing business with the New York state government.
Data literacy ‘essential’ for states, says NASCIO’s latest report
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers published a report with tips for states seeking to improve data literacy among staff.
States’ biennial Geospatial Maturity Assessment reveals progress, challenges
States are making steady progress on GIS and facing old challenges, according to the latest report from the National States Geographic Information Council.