Senators Jeff Merkley (OR) and Bernie Sanders (VT) introduced the National Biometric Information Privacy Act of 2020 that would prohibit private companies from collecting biometric data — including eye scans, voiceprints, faceprints and fingerprints—without individuals’ written consent, and from profiting off of biometric data.
The FBI says that an increasing number of victims are being directed to fraudulent websites via social media platforms and popular online search engines.
New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced approval of 148 Smart Schools Investment Plans aimed at improving school security and reimagining teaching and learning for the 21st century.
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) led a group of six senators in introducing the Federal Labor-Management COVID Partnership Act, a bill that would keep federal workers safe during public health emergencies, including the current COVID-19 pandemic, by creating formal labor-management task forces at both the Executive Branch and agency level.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced the opening of individual and team registration for the second annual President’s Cup Cybersecurity Competition, which is open to any Federal Executive branch employee, including the Department of Defense and uniformed service members, with a knack for cybersecurity.
Reps. Ted Budd, R-N.C. and Ralph Norman, R-S.C. introduced the Healthy Skies Act, which would require the Transportation Security Administration to screen fliers for fever before passengers are permitted to proceed through security.
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