Monthly Archives: March 2021

What’s happening? The stars are aligning. Innovations in technology point to blockchain impacting these aspects of sports management: reduce scalping with blockchain by tracking & displaying ticket authenticity protect your performance data fantasy sports platforms use blockchain for betting and protecting data fan incentives with blockchain token awards for fans broadcasting and the business contracts […]

What’s happening? The FCC wants you to fill out this form and talk bout your access to broadband which will likely bring many colorful comments about internet service providers. Why is this important? Cities and states are working on broadband improvements too, so look for more ways to complain about your ISP on government surveys. […]

What’s happening? Utah is considering HB 72 (2021 | UT) which will block porn in smart phones. Why is this important? Last I checked in the US Supreme Court on pornography, the 1st Amendment covers it. So, what’s their goal? a porn filter requirement to protect minors. Because just like no kid ever snuck out […]

What’s happening? Since 2019, WI has been expending state funds to expand the state broadband network. The numbers: $28.4 million already awarded 39 counties $48 million in second round funding 58 projects to reach 6,159 businesses and 106,000 homes Why is this important? States and cities are all looking to expand broadband access and there’s a lot […]

What’s happening? Oklahoma is considering HB 1759 (2021 | OK) that adds ransomware to prohibited computer related crimes Why is this important? For enforcement purposes the question is whether your jurisdiction has laws that cover the kind of cyber crime which has led to states including ransomware in their cyber crimes statutes How will this […]

What’s happening? Apple will follow the same rules its developers must to label apps with privacy labels. Why is this important? It is said Apple doesn’t police the developer disclosures. And, perhaps we’ll get to that point within the private business or via regulatory or legislative means. How will this be important? Data privacy on […]

What’s happening? HB7013 (2021 | FL) would allow Florida to prevent social media platforms from banning candidates for office. State and local governments would also be banned from doing business with any company in violation of anti-trust laws. Why is this important? By this account there are many people banned from social media, and ride […]

What’s happening? Just when you thought you understood bitcoin and cryptocurrency now it’s time to learn about NFTs, non-fungible tokens. NFTs, they are unique and they represent unique stuff like  artwork or a video file or a text file or a JPEG or pretty much any digital thing that’s non-fungible. Then you set up a […]

What’s happening? A pilot program overseen by the Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security at the University of Texas at San Antonio is here to help local governments be better prepared for hackers. Why is this important? Local officials will be guided to  identify high value assets to better prioritize improvements to information technology infrastructure. Local Governments […]

What’s happening? Delaware has adopted a digital ID. With a state produced App, a person takes a photo of the front and back of a drivers license, and then of their face. The App is then unlocked by finger print or Face ID. Why is this important? A digital ID allows a person to keep […]