No one knows exactly what will happen or when, but it is sure to be exciting. So many things are happening that I could not possibly mention them all here today. I have selected some of the more significant. It has placed a transactional focus on E-Gov that could pose challenges for dissemination. These guidelines would also apply to web sites.
Privacy is a topic that is increasing in importance every day and much is taking place.
An agency would have to demonstrate a unique need to utilize cookies and even then would have to disclose publicly how they would safeguard the information collected. The Digital Divide of those who can and cannot use the Internet becomes vital in a discussion of E-Gov. The e-Government Project web site sponsored by Senators Lieberman and Thompson is an interesting experiment in receiving citizen participation in the legislative process electronically. Users can weigh in on a wide variety of E-Gov topics as well as read what others have to say.