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Daily Archives: November 9, 2004
GAO Report Highlights Lack of Gov’t Policy to Prevent Exposure of Social Security Numbers
Social Security Numbers: Governments Could Do More to Reduce Display in Public Records and on Identity Cards GAO-05-59, November 9, 2004. Highlights. “Social Security numbers appear in any number of records exposed to public view almost everywhere in the nation, primarily at the state and local levels of government. State agencies in 41 states and… Continue Reading
Reminder That Online WSJ Access is Free This Week
And to take a look at this article on how companies large and small are cutting technology costs by using open source applications, VoIP, scaling back on hardware purchases. In addition, there is less corporate focus on next “killer app.” See also Paid Placements Hit Travel Booking Sites Continue Reading
VA Launches Enhanced E-Health Records Database
For veterans, the My HealtheVet website has implemented the first stage of an electronic personal health record, with new features that provide registered users with the ability to create and update personal health care records online, inclusive of personal information, military health history, medications (prescription and other), medical events, tests, and allergies. Continue Reading
FCC Declares VoIP Service Not Subject to State Regulation
FCC press release, 11/09/04: “The Federal Communications Commission declared today that a type of Internet telephony service offered by Vonage Holdings Corp. called DigitalVoice is not subject to traditional state public utility regulation. The Commission also stated that other types of IP-enabled services, such as those offered by cable companies, that have basic characteristics similar… Continue Reading
