VA Chamber Expresses Support for Law Enforcement Access to Data Stored Abroad Act (LEADS Act)
As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, more and more information is stored in cloud services by major corporations. The laws currently governing online communications were enacted nearly 30 years ago, a time when no one knew how much information would exist or be stored online. The LEADS Act updates the privacy laws that currently govern […]
Rural Virginia Broadband Access Lags
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently released a report analyzing the lack of access rural Americans have to high-speed Internet, or broadband. The report notes that robust broadband service is a necessity for businesses to compete in a global economy. High-speed Internet access is important for job creation, education and the Virginia’s economic competitiveness. In […]
SLOW PACE OF DRONE REGULATIONS FRUSTRATES INVENTIVE INDUSTRY
Amazon and Google want to use them deliver packages. Farmers want to use them to inspect their fields. Movie makers want to use them to create spectacular shots. Researchers hope to use them for environmental reporting. The United States has the potential to be a global leader in drone or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). However, […]
DIGITAL STATES SURVEY 2014 RESULTS: VIRGINIA RECEIVES AN A-
In its comprehensive 2014 Digital States Survey, e.Republic’s Center for Digital Government evaluated the digital technology practices of all 50 states, assigning each state a grade based on quantifiable results in better serving citizens and streamlining operations. Overall, since the last biennial survey in 2012, grades improved in 21 states, declined in 12 and stayed […]
VIRGINIA HAS THE FASTEST INTERNET SPEED IN THE US (CNET)
If you’re looking for the fastest Internet service in the US, you should pack your bags for Virginia. With an average of 13.7 megabits per second, Virginia tops the country for the speediest Internet access, according to Broadview Networks. According to their most recent study, if a state has an average speed higher than 10 […]
