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Re: Liveblogging (to tape) today’s e-gov hearing (UPDATED)

Jerry Brito — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:15:55 -0000

Jim, You don't need any help in that department. I've updated the post to correct my error. -JB

Re: Liveblogging (to tape) today’s e-gov hearing (UPDATED)

Jim Harper — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:06:33 -0000

HSGAC staff has been good enough to correct the record on availability of hearings.

Live hearings are available at http://www.hsgac.senate.gov/index.cfm?Fuseaction=Hearings.Live.

The video of this morning's hearing is at http://www.hsgac.senate.gov/index.cfm?Fuseaction=Hearings.Detail&HearingID;=513.

And archived versions of hearings are placed on the HSGAC site as soon as they’re available.

(Thanks, Jerry, for makin' me look like a jerk!)

Re: Liveblogging (to tape) today’s e-gov hearing (UPDATED)

Jim Harper — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:36:44 -0000

Privacy impact assessments are paperwork required by the E-Gov Act to reveal the privacy consequences of IT systems or projects. Generally a good thing. I haven't been following whether there are changes to the PIA process or requirements in the E-Gov reauthorization bill.

I was amused to see a private entity (Jerry) scoop the HSGAC on releasing audio of its hearings. Pledges from government officials notwithstanding, I think that will be common. After all, transparency doesn't do much to serve the interests of government institutions or their employees.