regulation

Outsourcing firms warn of possible H-1B visa cutbacks

ITworld staff — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:45:11 -0500

Several companies have alerted investors that a changing U.S. political environment could limit access to H-1B and L-1 visas, which they say could hurt their businesses.

Congressional report: FCC's Martin abused power

ITworld staff — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:49:41 -0500

FCC Chairman Kevin Martin has abused his power and suppressed public information during his tenure at the agency, according to a new report from a House of Representatives committee.

CSIS releases government cybersecurity recommendations

ITworld staff — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:18:19 -0500

The U.S. government should overhaul its approach to cybersecurity, with sweeping new regulations on private businesses and a new, centralized cybersecurity office in the White House, an all-star group of experts recommended Monday.

Obama: Broadband, computers part of stimulus package

ITworld staff — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:08:30 -0500

President-elect Obama includes broadband and computers for schools in a massive economic recovery package.

Mystery shopper site settles with FTC

ITworld staff — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:28:54 -0500

The FTC settles deceptive advertising charges from a company promising mystery shopping jobs.

New regulations will soon swell IT workloads

ITworld staff — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:44:12 -0500

New regulations stemming from the financial industry meltdown will put IT in the hot seat, much as the post-Enron Sarbanes-Oxley and other such rules did in the early 2000s.

Groups to launch e-waste certification program

ITworld staff — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:41:15 -0500

Two environmental groups plan to launch an e-waste recycling certification program.

Data privacy, security laws have far-reaching impact

ITworld staff — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:25:31 -0500

Massachusetts has enacted data privacy and data security regulations that will make it eke out California for the most wide ranging state privacy and security laws -- laws that are likely to impact the policies, practices, procedures, contracts and training used by companies nationwide.

FCC seeks more comment on telecom reforms

ITworld staff — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:29:09 -0500

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has decided to seek more comment on proposed changes to two programs, the Universal Service Fund and intercarrier compensation, that have been controversial for years.

My tech-related wishes for the Obama administration

ITworld staff — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:51:52 -0500

The new national administration in January will have the opportunity to set the direction on many fronts. Here are the top 10 technology-related areas where I think a new direction is needed.