AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 11, 2024

Texas state agencies are required to have an IRM who is responsible for making sure information resources are acquired appropriately and managed effectively in compliance with regulations and agency policies.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. As highlighted by the 2024 GPA report , a well-prepared budget is not just beneficial but essential for securing grants and sustaining operations.

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Microsoft Public Sector

JANUARY 17, 2023

In the case of Microsoft 365 Government, due to local regulations, the price update was planned in a phased manner. If you’re a Microsoft 365 Government customer and have questions about your licensing plans, please reach out to your Microsoft account team or partner for support.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This is where 3M Bright Screen Privacy Filters for Laptops come into play, offering a simple yet effective solution to enhance on-screen privacy and ensure compliance with data protection regulations. Non-compliance can result in hefty fines and damage to an organisation’s reputation.

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Partnership for Public Service

JUNE 5, 2024

Enhance Accountability and Transparency Transparency is a cornerstone of democracy and plays a crucial role in fostering accountability within government agencies. These are messages the public is more likely to share. Transparency builds trust and credibility both within agencies and with the public.

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 20, 2024

We're thrilled to announce the upcoming Oct 2024 anticipated General Availability of Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 GCC subject to US Government authorization. Wave 1 (October 2024): Copilot Graph-grounded chat (‘Work Tab’): Quickly access relevant department data, policies, or citizen inquiries without extensive searching.

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Center for Community Progress

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The Final Rule, released in October, provides guidance on which provisions regulated entities should use to receive CRA credit. We applaud federal regulators for recognizing the powerful role land banks play in efforts to uplift disinvested communities. At award closeout: A report of the final amount spent on these costs.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 26, 2024

Cybercriminals saw opportunities to exploit the digital nature of these services, enabling them to hack accounts and access the financial information of vulnerable individuals. Criminals exploited their limited digital literacy to access their account information or impersonate them through online banking channels.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 24, 2024

In March 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a memo that provides more specific directions to agencies for compliance with the guidance outlined in the executive order. By using these capabilities, agencies can proactively identify and mitigate potential biases, fostering trust and accountability in their AI systems.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Cyberattacks and cybersecurity regulations In recent years, healthcare organizations have experienced an increase in cyberattacks such as ransomware, unintended data access, and distributed denial of service (DDoS). This comprehensive regulation places obligations on how personal information is collected, processed, and safeguarded.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Here are some of the key areas where continuous professional development makes all the difference: Keeping up with changes in legislation: Fraud legislation and regulations evolve to meet new threats. In the UK, for example, GDPR shook up how organisations handle personal data, impacting investigations.

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

We're thrilled to announce the upcoming Oct 2024 anticipated General Availability of Microsoft 365 Copilot GCC, subject to US Government authorization. Phase 1 (October 2024): Business Chat (‘BizChat’): a central hub that brings together all your data —right in the flow of your work.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 24, 2024

With people changing jobs every few years — the median employee tenure was about four years in January 2024 — it’s crucial for workers to know what skills employers are looking for and for employers to know what skills they need to retain the workers they have. The point, Blank said, is that being creative doesn’t have to be complicated.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Introduction The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) 1 published its “Report on Nonbank Mortgage Servicing 2024” 2 (the Report) earlier this year. The Report notes, by contrast, that the regulations that apply to banks are designed to do just that. Inability to maintain “safe and sound" o perations.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JANUARY 15, 2025

AI for large-scale traveller screening: precision meets scale According to the latest World Tourism Barometer by UN Tourism, around 790 million tourists travelled internationally in the first seven months of 2024. (1) Strong and effective regulation is paramount when exploring the impact of AI on travel and cross-border processes.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 13, 2023

Updates to the UK Cyber Essentials Scheme For this reason, cyber regulations have had to evolve. Come the 2024 deadline, telcos will then be required to follow the legal duties specified, including: The identification and assessment of any equipment that is directly or could be directly exposed to potential attackers.

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AccessE11

JANUARY 2, 2024

This helpline uses an AI bot to simplify access to services and understanding of permits/regulations for people. It’s crucial to ensure transparency and accountability in AI deployments. This interaction has been pivotal in shaping our software development, giving us direction for what improvements we should focus on in 2024.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

MARCH 11, 2024

In response to that growing criticism plus how much has changed in markets, legislation, and regulation during the 90-plus years of the FHLBanks’ existence, its regulator – the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) – announced in 2022 that it would undertake a review of the entire System. billion for fiscal 2024.

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Establish stringent security measures to safeguard sensitive information and comply with relevant regulations.” Agencies must promote accountability, which means being open and honest. “Implement robust data governance frameworks to ensure the ethical use of data and protect against breaches,” she said.

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 19, 2024

When this will happen: Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-August 2024 and expect to complete by mid-August 2024. General Availability (Worldwide, DoD, GCC High, GCC): We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by early September 2024.

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Microsoft Public Sector

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Understanding Compliance Between Commercial, Government, DoD & Secret Offerings - Sept 2024 Update This article is the second of a series in the Microsoft Tech Community Public Sector Blog and touches on several key principles for compliance, including data residency versus data sovereignty. No admin action is required.

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

When this will happen: General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 and expect to complete by early October 2024. When this will happen: Public Preview: We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by late August 2024.

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 21, 2023

When this will happen: We will begin rolling out this change in mid-August 2023 and expect to complete by late March 2024. When this will happen: We will begin rolling out to GCC early January (previously early June) and expect to complete by late January 2024 (previously early July). What actions do I need to take?

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Microsoft Public Sector

APRIL 20, 2023

MC532607 — Microsoft Authenticator Lite in Outlook 30-60 Days Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 122289 Authenticator Lite (in Outlook) is a feature that allows your users to complete multi-factor authentication for their work or school account using Outlook on their iOS or Android device.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

JUNE 10, 2024

In Part 1 of this series, it was estimated that total closing costs for both buyer and seller accounted for at least 7 to 11 percent of the purchase price of a typical home, surpassing the average 6 to 7 percent down payment made by first-time homebuyers (FTHBs). The FHFA, from its founding in 2008 to 2021, was an independent regulator.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

According to the MarketLinks blog, Sustainable Public Procurement and the Business Environment , “taxpayers around the world are increasingly holding governments accountable to spend public funds for their social and economic benefit in a sustainable manner. 2024 issue of Government Procurement.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Typically, the security deposit is not addressed in actions for summary ejectment because the landlord (or their agent) has usually not had a chance to inspect the rental property for damages and deliver an accounting to the tenant prior to the summary ejectment hearing. 797, 806 (2024). Unfair or Deceptive Practice Act. of NC, Inc. ,

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In June 2024, DoD Deputy CIO for Cybersecurity David McKeown announced the agency would begin requiring CMMC 2.0 All contractors that work with the US government must comply with special rules—but contractors that handle sensitive information have even more regulations to follow. compliance in the first quarter of 2025. levels mean?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Data sovereignty—having control over digital assets—is increasingly important to customers, especially as regulations evolve. AWS will work closely with partners to help customers navigate changing regulations and meet digital sovereignty requirements on AWS without compromising capabilities. What’s next?

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

APRIL 22, 2024

While someone could hold open a door and a person passing through could say thank you, necessary ADA regulations are making many doors automatic. Also see " Third place issues " (2024) and " Strangers are good for us ," an op-ed by David Sax in the New York Times.

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Public Purpose - An Independent Advisory Company

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

And that would be a substantial deposit in the “strengthening democracy” account to rescue trust and confidence in democracy and the potential of good government done well. The burden of the story is whether or not the regulations require a facility to have at least six sinks in their kitchen to be able to handle fresh fruit.

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