Plus, coronavirus guidance from the nation’s governors and state CIOs and more...

GovTech Today
GOVTECH TODAY
MARCH 17, 2020

U.S. HHS Agency Targeted by Cyberattack Amid Coronavirus Crisis
While no data was lost or networks disabled, officials say the Sunday cyberattack seems to have been an effort to slow the Health and Human Services Department's response to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic. READ MORE

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COVID-19: Federal Bill Would Provide State Election Support
Concerns that the novel coronavirus could hamper turnout for the presidential elections have prompted legislation that could provide $500 million in funding to close gaps and allow for mail-in and drop-off ballot options. READ MORE

Geofencing Feature Could Give Lime a Competitive Advantage
Upgrades to the company’s electric scooters will make the devices more responsive to travel restrictions set by local rules. Since coming to cities nationwide, governments have struggled to regulate them. READ MORE

GTY Pays OpenGov $5.8M to Settle Lawsuits Regarding Merger
In 2018, OpenGov accused GTY of stealing information and then cutting it out of a merger deal, and the companies filed competing lawsuits against each other. Now the parties have settled out of court. READ MORE

Coronavirus Guidance from Our Nation’s Governors and State CIOs
The National Governors Association, the National Association of State Chief Information Officers and other key organizations released guidance for our COVID-19 emergency. Here’s a roundup of resources. READ MORE

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MORE HEADLINES

Iowa Secretary of State Puts $1M Toward Election Cybersecurity

Massachusetts Towns Face Myriad Cybersecurity Challenges

State AGs Crack Down on Coronavirus Scams

ISP Offers Free Internet Service Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Bill Aims to Stop Certain Online Content from Reaching Kids

Coronavirus: Maine Telecom Companies Won’t Shut Off Service

Task Force Examines Whether Local Gov Algorithms Can Be Fair

After Test, San Diego P.D. Bans Facial Recognition App

Ransomware Is a Large, Growing Problem in New Mexico

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Coronavirus: Data Work Creates National Picture of Outbreak

California Considers Mandating Cyberinsurance for Contractors

New York State Digital Service Puts Out Call for Technologists

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