What’s the deal? tech companies are pushing for federal data protection standards. The states moved into this territory when the feds didn’t do anything. Remember California’s much touted Data Protection Bill. Well, states are still acting. Virginia has SB 1392 (2021 | VA) Much like California it gives the consumer more power to pull and protect their […]
Monthly Archives: February 2021
Public Private Partnership Connects Students to Internet.
What’s the deal? Connecting students to the internet for virtual learning, and let’s face it, learning when school is in person all the time. Every state is trying to fill gaps in internet access. Nevada brought together their COVID task force, a former each of the State Board of Education and private partners for Connecting […]
AZ State of the State: Less Office Space.
What’s the deal? In the Arizona State of the State the Governor stressed keeping new economy work from home for state employees. That work from home could eliminate the need fro office space and free up state funds. Why should we care? This is emblematic of the new economy. There will be an increased move […]
Florida vs. Social Media Companies
What’s the deal? Florida Governor has a legislative proposal to fine companies that block elected officials from platforms. The Florida House Committee on Commerce wants to take it further and “imposes daily fines on a technology company that uses its content and user-related algorithms “to suppress or prioritize the content related to political candidates.” Why […]
States vs. Social Media Companies
What’s the deal? After Twitter blocked Donald Trump, proposals have emerged to prevent the blocking of elected officials. Florida Governor is now chiming in with a proposal that will impose a fine “if a technology company de-platforms a candidate for elected office in Florida during the election, a company will face a daily fine of […]