http://www.gao.gov/assets/690/684590.pdf
Provides an introduction to the IoT, describes what is known about current and emerging IoT technologies, and the implications of their use, especially dangers involving information security, safety, and privacy. From the Government Accountability Office
https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/34
One of a series of measures passed by Congress to overturn regulations established during the last year of the Obama administration, this one does away with requiring Internet service providers to get the consent of subscribers before selling their confidential information such as sites visited to other entities. From Congress.gov
Describes the results of a 2015 workshop including discussions about how cross-device tracking in the online advertising industry works, the benefits and challenges, and industry efforts to deal with privacy and security issues. From the Federal Trade Commission
https://www.cia.gov/about-cia/privacy-and-civil-liberties/
Describes new requirements for respecting privacy of Americans and offers links to relevant documents relating to privacy, civil liberties, and the CIA’s Freedom of Information Electronic Reading Room. From the Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/publications/iot_green_paper_01122017.pdf
Offers guiding principles and an approach to support the advancement of the Internet of Things, the name given to the linking of all kinds of devices to the Internet. Finds great possibilities in transportation safety and health management but challenges relating to cybersecurity and privacy. This paper analyzes public comments on the role of government in this area. From the National Telecommunications and Information Administration of the Department of Commerce
https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2017/2017147.pdf
The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 requires that states create plans with strategies for reporting education outcomes by grade for all students and particular categories of students. This report helps states determine the sample size needed for significant results while protecting individual privacy. From the National Center for Education Statistics
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db266.pdf
This report describes two measures related to confidentiality and sexual/reproductive health for young adults: concerns that parents might find out and the opportunity to spend time alone with a health care provider without the presence of parents or guardians. From the National Center for Health Statistics
https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/16_1028_S1_CVE_strategy.pdf
Calls for linking federal and local efforts in opposing violent extremism around four major goals. From the Department of Homeland Security