The lawmakers want input from industry on the state of digital privacy and to begin possible government regulations.
US Senators have voted 34 to nine to advance the Bill to second-round debate.
The solution aims to increase security and visibility in the chain of custody of shipments and assets.
The government and regulating bodies have, at last, created an environment where market forces may prevail, says Walter Betschel, CEO of Telfree.
Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills
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The winning app focuses on solving development issues, in line with the UN's Millennium Development Goals.
PSICT Forum - Digital literacy and leadership for public service excellence
The company is draw to the continent's rapid growth, and plans data computing projects in SA.
PPPs to fast-track digital transformation
Hosted in partnership with ITWeb Brainstorm and BCX, a Public Sector in ICT Forum event took place at Protea Fire & Ice in Menlyn on 17 August. Attendees could benchmark with industry leaders who have entered successful PPPs and engage in meaningful conversation to foster change in the digital journey of both the public and private sector. #ppp #digitaltransformation #bcx
The geographic information system helps the city maintain the balance between issuing too many and too few licences.
The Protection of Personal Information Bill will act as a service differentiator, say speakers at ITWeb's Security Summit.
Too much information is available online and SA needs to govern what can be posted about its citizens.
Mapping the digital transformation journey
MTN and Microsoft partnered with Brainstorm magazine in hosting three executive roundtables at The Saxon on 21 June. The conversations that took place focused on the digital transformation journey for the public sector, enterprise and SME markets. #mtn #microsoft #digitaltransformation
In today's technology roundup: Facebook leaks user credentials, Google Chrome flaws exposed, UK recruits 100k Internet champions, and Lady Gaga hits FarmVille.
The continent has to overcome its current narrow and weak technological and industrial base, says the UN.
This technology is fast gaining ground with films undergoing makeovers for archival purposes.
Regulations and policies are needed to regulate military use of information security, says Patrick Gray, host of the RiskyBusiness Security News Podcast.