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Dutch Government Proposes Automatic Extension of Warrants to Hack Victims, Raises Concerns
By Rahul Shrivastav, Technology Reporter Proposed amendment to intelligence and security services act in the Netherlands sparks debate over expanded powers and potential implications The Dutch government is facing scrutiny over a proposed amendment to the intelligence and security services act, which seeks to automatically and administratively extend warrants to target victims of hackers. The …
San Fran’s reparations committee proposes $5 million to each Black longtime resident, total debt forgiveness
San Francisco’s reparations committee has proposed paying each Black longtime resident $5 million and granting total debt forgiveness due to the decades of “systematic repression” faced by the local Black community. The San Francisco African American Reparations Advisory Committee, which advises the city on developing a plan for reparations for Black residents, released its draft …
President’s NSTAC advisory committee proposes real-time monitoring of operational technology across federal agencies
Written by John Hewitt Jones Aug 23, 2022 | FEDSCOOP The President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC) has put forward proposals that would require all executive civilian branch agencies to monitor operational technology systems in real-time. In a draft report issued Tuesday, NSTAC said the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency should issue a binding …
Columbus group proposes no police in mental health crisis responses
Members of the Columbus Safety Collective want the city of Columbus implement an alternative emergency response program, one that does not involve police in a crisis response. The city currently has programs aimed at providing alternative responses and reducing Columbus police responses, but Columbus Safety Collective organizer Alwiyah Shariff said his group believes current measures don’t address true …
Australian betting technology firm BetMakers proposes AU$4 billion takeover of Tabcorp’s Wagering and Media arm
BetMakers Technology Group Limited, an Australian wagering technology firm backed by influential bookmaking figure Matthew Tripp, has joined the queue to acquire Tabcorp’s racing and wagering arm. The BetMakers proposal, made public Friday, values the lucrative business segment at AU$4 billion and if accepted would see Tabcorp receive AU$1 billion in cash sourced through debt …
Newsom proposes major funding increase for student mental health services
Alison Yin/EdSource Gov. Newsom is proposing more than $1 billion in extra funding for student mental health services. Alison Yin/EdSource Gov. Newsom is proposing more than $1 billion in extra funding for student mental health services. After a year marked by anxiety and isolation for many young people, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a windfall for …
Mayor Cooper proposes record-breaking $191 million for funding toward education
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — This year’s capital spending plan for Music City has a budget of nearly half a billion dollars. That’s according to Nashville Mayor John Cooper’s office. A large chunk of it will go towards transportation and education. Nearly $200 million would be allocated to the latter if Metro City Council approves the …
Fintech in Brief: FDIC Proposes Financial Technology Standard Setting and Certification System | Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP
On July 20, 2020, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the FDIC or the Agency) issued a Request for Information (RFI) on a proposed voluntary public/private standard setting and certification system to promote the efficient and effective adoption of innovative technologies at FDIC-supervised financial institutions. The RFI is the latest product of FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams’ …
US proposes interim government to break Venezuela deadlock
The US government unveiled a plan on Tuesday to break Venezuela’s political deadlock, inviting President Nicolás Maduro to cede power to a new transitional government in exchange for sanctions relief and humanitarian aid as the impoverished country struggles with coronavirus. Washington has been attempting to dislodge Mr Maduro since accusing him of stealing a presidential …