Nov 30, 2018
Requires federal agencies to publish their data in machine-readable formats. Part of the Evidence Act to make data available to improve Policy decisions.
Significance:
- Mandates Open Data by default
- Creates framework to manage data as an asset
- Creates central data inventory on Data.gov
- Encourages public, and Economic benefit by making data available
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Nov 30, 2016
Codifies the “presumption of openness” and limits the use of FOIA exemptions
Significance:
- Strengthens FOIA by making it harder for agencies to withhold information
- Requires records to be public if requested 3 or more times
- Creates FOIA council to review FOIA request performance
- Creates FOIA.gov to centralize FOIA info and request submissions
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Nov 30, 2014
Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA Act) Requires federal agencies to publish SPENDING data in a standardized format.
Significance:
- Improves the transparency and quality of federal spending data
- Fosters development of numerous Applications
- Supports Research, Analysis, and Development
- Makes more data sets and information available to the public
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Improves agency FOIA operations and creates the Office of Government Information Services and greater visibility and oversight of lobbying and gifts.
Significance:
- Strengthened FOIA by addressing delays and improving oversight
- Strengthens public disclosure requirements concerning lobbying activity and funding
- Places more restrictions on gifts for members of Congress and their staff
- Requires mandatory disclosure of earmarks in expenditure bills.
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Nov 30, 1996
Requires agencies to make certain types of records available electronically.
Significance:
- Modernized FOIA for the digital age, improving access to electronic records
- Allows greater visibility and dissemination through automation
- Produces records that can be stored and replicated outside of Government allowing greater oversight
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