The State of Federal Websites: The Pursuit of Excellence

This report discusses the legal and policy context of federal website implementation and some of the major issues that have faced federal web managers. These issues include the need to assess web content after September 11th to ensure security, provide...

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By

Dr. Genie Stowers

Professor, Public Administration Program

San Francisco State University (415)817-4457 gstowers@sfsu.edu

This report discusses the legal and policy context of federal website implementation and some of the major issues that have faced federal web managers. These issues include the need to assess web content after September 11th to ensure security, provide security against hackers, and protect citizens' privacy. Technology and E-Government