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Biometric Technology Report

Biometric Technology Report

Biometric technology is reshaping law enforcement, offering powerful tools to enhance public safety while raising critical discussions on privacy, civil rights, and accountability. The latest federal report highlights how biometrics…

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Project Labor Agreements: Best Practices for Both Project Success and Increasing Inclusion of Women in Construction Trades

Project Labor Agreements: Best Practices for Both...

Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) are a powerful tool to drive construction project success while promoting equity and inclusion. By establishing clear workforce goals—like prioritizing hiring women, veterans, and individuals from…

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2024 General Election: Cross-Sector Checklist to Support Elections

2024 General Election: Cross-Sector Checklist to...

Elections are held in every state and territory across the United States, and in each of these locations, the administration of elections relies on infrastructure owned and operated by other…

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Best Practices for Designing Effective Voter Education Materials

Best Practices for Designing Effective Voter...

Effective voter education materials help empower people to take part in democracy. Easy-to-understand materials provide voters with the knowledge to make informed decisions. These best practices will guide you in…

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Government Pension Offset

Government Pension Offset

If you receive a retirement or disability pension from a federal, state, or local government based on your own work for which you didn’t pay Social Security taxes, your Social…

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The Privacy-Bias Tradeoff: Data Minimization and Racial Disparity Assessments in U.S. Government

The Privacy-Bias Tradeoff: Data Minimization and...

An emerging concern in algorithmic fairness is the tension with privacy interests. Data minimization can restrict access to protected attributes, such as race and ethnicity, for bias assessment and mitigation.…

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Immigration: The U.S. Entry-Exit System

Immigration: The U.S. Entry-Exit System

This report provides an overview of the country’s entry-exit system. It provides a summary of the statutory requirements of the system, including the mandate that it uses biometric identifiers. It…

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