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

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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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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GCN

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Many of the laws passed in 2023 against social media platforms have been challenged in court. But states appear undeterred as they continue weighing ways to curb social media’s effects on young people.

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

September 2024 Update Microsoft 365 Commercial + Azure Commercial FedRAMP in Azure The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services. US persons in US locations).

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NLC (National League of Cities)

DECEMBER 31, 2024

As the year comes to an end, we took a look back at the most popular CitiesSpeak blog posts from 2024! From federal updates to useful resources to new regulations and beyond, explore the topics that mattered the most to you over the last 12 months. Whats Next for the Affordable Connectivity Program? The […] Source

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 1, 2024

AI applications not categorised as high-risk or banned are subject to lighter-touch regulation, allowing for innovation while ensuring compliance with fundamental rights and safety standards. The post EU AI Act: Regulation to shape the future of Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Open Access Government.

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

MAY 15, 2024

As proud co-sponsors of the Conference on Policy Process Research 2024, we bring you our latest policy process research, free to access for the conference period from May 15-17. Please look out for members of our team attending COPPR! Happy… Continue reading →

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NLC (National League of Cities)

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

ARPA regulations require local governments to return grant funding that remains unobligated beyond the December 2024 end-of-year deadline to the U.S. Guest blog post authored by Scholarship America American cities have less than 3 months to obligate their remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds or they will lose them.

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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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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

AWS Control Tower streamlines multi-account setups to onboard multiple researchers to a cloud platform quicklyin compliance with necessary regulations for every account in the environment. However, researchers must still follow best practices to maintain data security, such as avoiding identifiable names for storage buckets.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

AWS enables government agencies and regulated industries to experiment and innovate in a secure, compliant manner. AWS is focused on collaborating with regulators and the industry to support the safe, secure, and ethical advancement of AI technology. Register now for the AWS Summit in Washington, DC on 26 June 2024.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

At MSC 2024, we’re restating our commitment to protecting the defense and national security of the US, its closest allies, and other like-minded countries around the world. Organizations are able to build solutions on the cloud that simply aren’t possible to build on legacy systems, such as generative AI.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In June 2024, two cloud engineers from the Digital Agency, Kazuma Takeda and Shinichi Nishihata, shared their process and learnings at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Summit Japan , the largest AWS learning event in the country. Hundreds more are in the pipeline. “We

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FedTech Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

increase over 2024 numbers, according to Coherent Market Insights. Agencies already use DCaaS to enhance their data center capabilities and ensure compliance with increasingly stringent regulations around sensitive data handling. The DCaaS market is projected to hit nearly $290 billion by 2031, marking an 18.3%

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NLRG (National Legal Research Group)

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

2d 351 (2024), the United States Supreme Court, in an unusual nearly unanimous 8-1 decision, upheld a 1994 federal criminal law, 18 U.S.C. Anne Hemenway Senior Attorney In United States v. Rahimi , 144 S. 1889, 219 L. 922(g)(8), against a challenge that the law violated the Second Amendment. United States v. Rahimi , 61 F.4th

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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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Government Technology Insider

MARCH 27, 2025

Highlighting findings from NASCIO 2024 Mid-Year Conference and a study on AI implementation, this article looks at the opportunities and challenges AI presents for government leaders. If regulations are not followed, a genAI model could unintentionally locate and train on data that should have been disposed of.

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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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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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GovLoop

MARCH 25, 2024

In an article about rebuilding trust in government, Deloitte Insights broke down government work into six archetypes: retailer, retailer-like, innovator, educator, regulator and enforcer. It’s a question worth asking, and it may lead to insights that help you develop a better relationship with the public.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 16, 2024

As localities continue to face the impacts of climate change and stricter regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency regarding “forever chemicals,” drinking water quality is becoming an increasing concern for American cities and counties. of customers ranking them favorability, respectively.

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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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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In 2024, governments face challenges when they buy technology, Cunningham tells Co-op Solutions. Compliance with evolving local, state and federal regulations governing surveillance technology use remains a constant concern,” he says. Cunningham says governments need to conform to public sector rules as they shop for new systems.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 28, 2025

Similarly, the Irish Government has developed its own National AI Strategy , which was updated by the new government and in response to European Union (EU) AI regulations. At the EU level, the AI Act has provided a clear framework for local regulation transposition, offering safeguards for development without hindering innovation.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Co-written by NLC intern Tessa Nguyen In April 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) to regulate six common per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — better known as PFAS — found in drinking water.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

APRIL 1, 2025

Be aware of data privacy and security concerns and ensure compliance with regulations. What are the data challenges and legal restrictions? AI thrives on data, so ensure you understand the required data, availability, and quality. How savvy are your citizens? Assess how much training and support users will need to adopt AI solutions.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MAY 16, 2024

However, the UK Government’s 2024 cyber breach report indicates that not all businesses are able to conform to the ten steps to cyber security, especially in the SME sector. It’s pleasing to see the Government strengthening regulations around cold calling and adding legislation such as the Online Safety Bill.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

From China to India to the United States, governments have stepped up to consider how to start regulating AI. At the AI for Good Global Summit, government leaders, policymakers, researchers, and technologists came together at the first-ever” AI Governance Day – From Principles to Implementation” on 29 May 2024.

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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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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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GovLoop

JUNE 12, 2024

At the 2024 National Governors Association Winter Meeting , governors spoke about the Disagree Better Initiative , which seeks to decrease toxic polarization and increase positive, healthy debate in working through policy disagreements. Grappling With Polarities We’re living in a turbulent, divisive time, and governors are aware of it.

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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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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. 1 Following the phased pricing update, Office 365 G1 will also increase in March 2024 by 10% and in March 2025 by 5%.

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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.

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Google Public Sector

OCTOBER 16, 2024

New cloud compliance control packages and service expansion Assured Workloads can help public sector customers run regulated workloads on Google's public cloud infrastructure, without the tradeoffs of isolated government clouds. The IRS 1075 control package maps to FedRAMP High controls, and includes Access Transparency control for U.S.

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Partnership for Public Service

JUNE 5, 2024

Whether it’s explaining the intricacies of health care reform or the implications of environmental regulations, data-literate communicators turn complicated topics into understandable narratives that resonate with diverse audiences and can foster understanding and engagement with the public and lead to meaningful dialogue.

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