This NASCIO research provides a snapshot of the state chief privacy officer position, the background of CPOs, what they do in their roles, how the role is administratively structured and their advice for states interested ...

Proposition would make it illegal for state entities to "acquire, possess, access, or use any biometric surveillance system."

New Jersey Chief Data and Privacy Officer Carrie Parikh explains how she's working to standardize protocols for keeping citizen data safe across the state enterprise while also incorporating emerging tech.

Companies and governments alike can do more to keep our data private and secure. As citizens and private consumers, we should know our rights and expect that our data is protected.

Americans want more control over their data, but little is being done at the federal level to update regulations for the digital age. Here's what some state IT leaders are doing to fill the gaps.