By Lauren C. Williams
Jun 09, 2021
The Army has rescinded its policy restricting internet of things devices, such as smart TVs and smart watches, from telework spaces to prevent data leaks.
The Army announced the policy, which targeted internet-connected devices, was intended to mitigate data leakage of official government information and outline conditions so that Army personnel can protect and safeguard DOD information and systems, in a now deleted Twitter post linking to a memo dated May 25.
Jason Waggoner, an Army spokesperson, told FCW via email the memo was removed and the policy is not in effect and additional staffing actions are required.
The Army is "restaffing" the policy, which would have required teleworkers to turn off or remove smart devices, such as Amazon Echo speakers, from their remote workspaces.
The Army is "restaffing" the policy, which would have required teleworkers to turn off or remove smart devices, such as Amazon Echo speakers, from their remote workspaces.
The Democrat-led House Oversight Committee is demanding the U.S. Postal Service investigate its own law enforcement arm s controversial surveillance of some Americans social media activity.
By Vivian KaneMay 19th, 2021, 2:17 pm
Lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee questioned the CEO of the giant biopharmaceutical corporation AbbVie Inc on Tuesday, although “questioned” isn’t really the best word for what happened. A more accurate descriptor would be “destroyed.” And Rep. Katie Porter and her whiteboard once again took center stage.
The hearing centered on an anti-inflammatory medication called Humira, which is the best-selling drug not just in the United States, but in the entire world. Since its launch in 2003, AbbVie has raised the price of the drug 27 times, and the cost has increased by 470% in less than 20 years. A single syringe of Humira now costs $2,984, or $77,586 annually.