The drafted guidance would modernize the trials to be more efficient and reliable. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft guidance that provides updated…
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FTC Announces Settlement in Microsoft COPPA Violations
Company to pay $20 million and strengthen privacy for minors on Xbox platform. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has stated that Microsoft will pay a $20 million settlement…
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IRS to Deploy Pilot of Online Tax-Filing System
Treasury and IRS officials convene roundtable discussion. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is launching a program that will allow a select number of taxpayers to interact with a…
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USDA Temporarily Closes Damaged MD Facility
Flooding in December led to mold and asbestos cleanup at the farm research lab. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently closed its largest agricultural research site, allowing…
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DOT Announces Funding for Highway Technology Improvement
Eight states were selected based on a history of underfunding. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the recipients of $52 million in grant funding from the Advanced Transportation…
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Defense Secretary Holds Collaborative Meetings in India
Secretary Austin seeks to strengthen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin recently spent two days in India meeting with his counterparts. He held discussions with India’s…
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Zero Trust Cybersecurity Strategy Update Given by DoD
The heightened network validation model is on track for its 2027 deadline. The Department of Defense’s (DoD) Deputy Chief Information Officer David McKeown provided an update recently on…
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FTC Orders Tech Provider to Stop Gathering Student Data
Edmodo found to be violating protections to children’s information. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered education technology provider Edmodo to halt the collection of unnecessary personal data…
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Department of Commerce Opens Grants for Regional Tech Hubs
A new program has been introduced for localized partnership and innovation. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo recently announced the launch of the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs program.…
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FTC Proposes Changes to Protect Health Data
Agency opens public comments for updates to Health Breach Notification Rule. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) seeks feedback on proposed changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR),…
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