Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has appointed a committee to conduct a comprehensive review of data security practices in the public sector. The committee, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, will assess data collection and protection measures, both by public sector agencies and third-party vendors. The review is in response to a series of data-related incidents, including unauthorised access to the personal information of 800,000 blood donors. The committee will submit its recommendations by November 30.

Journalists Help Make Sense of Government Shutdown and Obamacare Open Enrollment
KFF Health News Washington health policy reporter Amanda Seitz discussed Affordable Care Act open enrollment uncertainty on Houston Public Media’s “Hello Houston” on Oct. 30.


