OPEN Government Data Act

The OPEN Government Data Act, also known as Bill 115 s 760, is a piece of legislation that aims to make government data more accessible and transparent to the public. The bill requires federal agencies to publish their data in a machine-readable format that is easily accessible to the public. This data includes information on government spending, regulations, and other important government activities.

The bill also establishes a Chief Data Officer within each federal agency to oversee the implementation of the data publishing requirements. These officers will be responsible for ensuring that the data is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible to the public.

Additionally, the OPEN Government Data Act requires federal agencies to create and maintain an inventory of their data assets, which will help to identify valuable data that can be made available to the public. This inventory will also help to prevent duplication of data collection efforts within the government. Overall, the OPEN Government Data Act is aimed at increasing transparency and accountability within the federal government by making government data more accessible to the public. By requiring federal agencies to publish their data in a machine-readable format and appointing Chief Data Officers to oversee this process, the bill aims to improve the quality and availability of government data for the benefit of the public.