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Government policy, combined with private sector investment, can close America's broadband gap. By participating in Voices for Innovation, you can help urge Congress and the Administration to move forward with policies that enable every American to get online.
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The @USTreasury has committed to sharing real-time intelligence after @wallyadeyemo, Deputy Treasury Secretary, warned bankers of elevated #cyberthreats from Russia. Learn more: https://reut.rs/3ybrh9Z
Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle are moving towards votes and markups of #privacy bills. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ydrQQU
How does @linakhanFTC plan to modernize the @FTC? Tune in to this episode of the Marketplace Tech podcast to learn more: https://spoti.fi/3ugFAIf
Today, we disclosed how Russia's attacks against Ukraine coordinate cyberattacks within Ukraine, espionage outside Ukraine, and cyber influence operations targeting people around the world. It will take a coordinated response to combat this threat. https://bit.ly/3N7P4Md
.@linakhanFTC, head of the @FTC, says the agency is pushing a robust agenda of actions to safeguard children's privacy online. Read more: https://bit.ly/3xwnoec
VFI ATF member and @microsoftalumni RJ Naugle and Anne Sprute have found their calling by helping veterans find their purpose. Check out their story: https://bit.ly/3xwnm64
Improvements in emergency response have raised concerns about the collection and sharing of sensitive personal information. Listen to this episode of the Recode Daily podcast for more: https://bit.ly/3tAJawj
The @NTIAgov's Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program and other components of the "Internet for All" initiative are "off to the races" according to @AlanDavidson. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3aT9Qlr
There are 66 #cybersecurity professionals for every 100 job openings in the U.S., and courses are ramping up across the nation to help address the shortage. https://bit.ly/3OjKifP
A new bipartisan #DataPrivacy proposal, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADDPA), faces an uphill battle in Congress. Read more: https://bit.ly/3OjKb3T
The @FCC is offering a #broadband help center with tutorials and other resources to help ISPs as they prepare to submit availability data. Read more: https://bit.ly/3976mvb
#Ransomware hackers are quickly dodging sanctions and ensuring victims continue to pay by rebranding themselves and their software. Read more: https://nbcnews.to/3HbF9nx
A bipartisan group of legislators is proposing a bill that would allow users to opt out of targeted advertisements and to sue internet companies who improperly sell their data. Learn more about the #DataPrivacy legislation: https://wapo.st/3xzuRdE
Sens. Blackburn and Hagerty of Tennessee are pushing back on the @NTIAgov's preference for fiber, noting that some topography of the state makes #broadband installation nearly impossible. Read more: https://bit.ly/3H5wQK6
The @DOJPH seized the internet domains of numerous websites amid investigations into the sale of stolen personal information online and #cyberattacks for hire. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3tq27Sr
The U.S. experienced a 105% increase in #cyberattacks in 2021, and schools were no exception. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3xz0bsZ
.@Harvard offers nine broad findings about the #DigitalDivide that aim to ensure emerging tech is developed and managed in ways that serve the public good. Read more: https://bit.ly/3NcoLoW
A new report reveals that the federal government lacks sufficient data on the use of #cryptocurrency in ransom payments to deter and prevent these attacks. Read more: https://bit.ly/3GFvDZw
Every month at Microsoft Unlocked, we celebrate stories from the heart and soul of innovation, and our inaugural edition is all about #Pride.
Brought together by LGBTQIA+ employees and allies, we invite everyone to join: https://msft.it/6008bkpkA
Laura Peters and VFI Team Up for Device Donation Drive
VFI's David Pryor spoke with Laura Peters, MBA, Founder and President of International Software Systems, about her work to get families connected.
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Affordable, Accessible High-Speed Internet for Every American In May 2021, BroadbandNow confirmed that 42 million Americans lack access to broadband. Microsoft’s own research finds that more than 120 million people in the U.S.—representing more than one-third of our nation’s population—do not use the (...)
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Voices for Innovation (VFI) is a Microsoft-supported community of technology professionals and everyday Americans committed to advancing discussions about the most important technology policies. As citizen advocates, we champion public policies that foster innovation, support business growth, and enable technology to address societal challenges.