S 4500
Preserving Data in Government Act of 2020
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The Preserving Data in Government Act of 2020 aims to ensure the long-term accessibility of open government data. It requires federal agencies to maintain open datasets that have been publicly available for at least 90 days in a machine-readable, open format, and prevents their removal without public notice. The bill allows for routine maintenance and updates to the data, but mandates that substantial alterations be logged and made publicly available. Agencies can remove data only under specific circumstances, such as high maintenance costs or lack of public value, with advance notice and justification.
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Cory Gardner
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