GOVTECH TODAY
JUNE 4, 2020

Predator Drone over Minneapolis Stokes Surveillance Fears
A large drone flew over Minneapolis last week during protests about the death of George Floyd. The drone belongs to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, but it's unknown who requested the aircraft. READ MORE

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Maricopa County CIO Ed Winfield on Guiding Tech in a Crisis
As chief information officer of the country’s fourth most populous county, Ed Winfield has had to balance priorities like an ongoing technology refresh with the new curve balls the coronavirus has added to his plate. READ MORE

Anonymous Claims Responsibility for Minneapolis PD Cyberattack
The well-known hacktivist group said it would punish authorities in Minneapolis and Minnesota for the May 25 death of George Floyd at the hands of police. Floyd's death has sparked protests globally. READ MORE

Gov Tech Firms Aclima, RanMarine USA to Run Tests in NYC
RanMarine USA, which makes automated drones for cleaning waterways, and the pollution sensor startup Aclima are among four companies that will present their pilot projects June 18 at an online conference. READ MORE

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Why won’t Zoom use end-to-end encryption on free calls?
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MORE HEADLINES

Virtual Health Inspections Another Facet of Pandemic Life

Jury Trials Begin Again, Carefully

Appalachian Ohio Study Highlights Challenges of Digital Divide

Protester Cell Tracking Raises Privacy Concern in Michigan

Connecticut Police Prepare to Begin Use of Body Cameras

Electric Vehicle Company in Line for $70M Grant in Texas

FDA Works to Address ‘Wild West’ of COVID-19 Blood Tests

Cyberattack Afflicts Minnesota State Senate Computers

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Users Can See San Francisco Air Quality in Real Time

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