Author/Source: Derek B. Johnson See the full link here
Takeaway
This article explains that many government agencies still use old web forms on their websites. You will learn how these old forms create serious security problems and make it harder for people to access important government services.
Technical Subject Understandability
Intermediate
Analogy/Comparison
Relying on legacy web forms is like still using an old, unlocked mailbox at the end of your driveway for all your important mail, even though everyone else has secure, modern mailboxes.
Why It Matters
These old forms put people’s private information at risk of being stolen, like Social Security numbers and financial details, as seen in past data breaches. They also make it difficult for people with disabilities to use government services easily.
Related Terms
Legacy forms, Digital transformation. Jargon Conversion: Legacy forms are old web forms that government agencies still use. Digital transformation is the process of updating old computer systems to new, modern ones.
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