Session 3-A
Legislative Strategy and Federal Data Policy
The evolution of federal data policy in the United States has been marked by a series of landmark legislative acts and strategic initiatives aimed at harnessing the power of data to improve government effectiveness, transparency, and citizen services. This expert discussion explores the interconnected landscape of federal data policy, honoring the 10-year anniversary of the DATA Act, the 5-year anniversary of the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act and OPEN Government Data Act, and highlights the collective impact of these laws and other data policies and capacity-building efforts on the role of Chief Data Officers (CDOs) in the modern data and evidence ecosystem.
Drawing from the Data Foundation’s extensive research and advocacy work, the discussion will trace the progression of these policies and their implementation, demonstrating how they collectively reshaped the federal data landscape. The DATA Act’s foundational efforts to enhance financial transparency by applying data standards, the Evidence Act’s promotion of data-driven decision-making, and how the Federal Data Strategy spurred these efforts, today rely on CDOs and effective data management frameworks across agencies.
Central to this discussion will be the evolving role of CDOs, who operate at the intersection of data policy implementation and organizational change. Insights from our annual CDO and periodic Evaluation Officer surveys will illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing these key federal government leaders for themes including cultural change, addressing data government, implementing effective collaboration, balancing access and privacy, and enabling data literacy programs.
The session will conclude by looking ahead, to the future of federal data policy, including emerging trends, potential legislative developments, and the evolving needs of CDOs. By understanding this complex policy landscape and its practical implications, attendees will gain insights into how to navigate and leverage federal data initiatives effectively in their own organizations and with peers.
Join us for a comprehensive overview of the legislative and strategic foundations shaping the future of federal data management, and learn how these policies are transforming the way government operates in the years ahead.
Speakers
nick hart
President and CEO, Data Foundation
