Cities that are embracing the “smart cities” movement need to rely on collaboration with other government entities, one Florida city technology leader says.

Later on in the show, David Greisen, CEO of the Open Law Library, gives an update on the library’s efforts.

https://statescoop.com/ux-user-experience-open-law-library-saving-legal-code/

In the news this week:

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation says a potential data breach earlier this year exposed information about staff and visitors who underwent COVID-19 tests, along with mental health information of current and former inmates dating as far back as 2008.

https://statescoop.com/california-corrections-data-breach-mental-health/

The monkeypox virus is overwhelming the outdated technology infrastructure of some local health jurisdictions in Washington state.

https://statescoop.com/monkeypox-local-health-office-lack-technology/

Government offices and several public services in Fremont County, Colorado, closed last week as officials attempted to recover from what’s been described only as a “cybersecurity event.”

https://statescoop.com/fremont-county-colorado-cyberattack/

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