Another interesting service the website offers is access to documents that outline information disclosure policies for American citizens. These documents can be very beneficial to any individual who is just beginning their fantastic voyage in the world of electronic multi-media. It can ease some of the concerns one might have about posting their personal information (names, addresses, telephone numbers, etc.) onto computer controlled mediums. Confidence like this is what enables individuals to fully utilize the powers of the Internet, engaging in online banking, stock trading, data research and even the personals.
Coming from an educational perspective, it is good to see that our government is taking part and responsibility in the instruction of Americans into the constantly developing world of government and the Internet. .
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E Government Act.
The passage of the E-Government Act of 2002 displayed great initiative by our government during the expansion of the Internet. This legislation builds upon our government's Administration expanding E-Government initiative by ensuring strong leadership of the information technology activities of Federal agencies, a comprehensive framework for information security standards and programs, and uniform safeguards to protect the confidentiality of information provided by the public for statistical purposes (Bush). One very important and integral part (on behalf of United States citizens) of this legislation is the expansion of Internet usage and computer resources in the delivery of governmental services.
In our time of employment uncertainty and an ever-evolving work force, it's reassuring to know that one can search for employment with one simple click of a mouse. In essence, this is what one of the E-Government Acts amendments does: it provides millions of Americans the ability to search for governmental employment with ease. Being a Washington DC resident, one can greatly appreciate the efficiency and precision of being able to search for jobs without having to access dozens of web pages, posting numerous resumes, and constantly waiting for replies.
