Policy & Guidance

Comprehensive collection of federal data policies, AI regulations, OMB memoranda, NIST standards, and legislative updates affecting federal data governance.

10 policy documents
Standards & PracticesNIST
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
Published about 2 years ago

Updated framework providing guidance for organizations to manage and reduce cybersecurity risk, with enhanced focus on governance and supply chain security.

Federal GuidanceData.gov
Federal Data Strategy 2024 Action Plan
Published over 2 years ago

Annual action plan outlining specific steps federal agencies must take to improve data governance, quality, and use in decision-making processes.

Laws & RegulationsWhite House
Executive Order 14110: Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI
Published over 2 years ago

Presidential executive order establishing new standards for AI safety and security, requiring agencies to implement AI governance frameworks and risk management practices.

Federal GuidanceOMB
OMB Memorandum M-23-22: Delivering a Digital-First Public Experience
Published over 2 years ago

Guidance requiring federal agencies to modernize digital services, improve user experience, and adopt data-driven decision making in service delivery.

Standards & PracticesNIST
NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0)
Published over 3 years ago

Comprehensive framework for managing risks associated with artificial intelligence systems, providing voluntary guidance for organizations developing and deploying AI.

Standards & PracticesNIST
NIST Privacy Framework 1.0
Published over 6 years ago

Voluntary tool to help organizations identify and manage privacy risks, complementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

Federal GuidanceOMB
OMB Memorandum M-19-23: Phase 1 Implementation of FITARA
Published almost 7 years ago

Guidance on implementing the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act, emphasizing CIO authority and IT modernization.

Laws & RegulationsCongress.gov
Open, Public, Electronic, and Necessary (OPEN) Government Data Act
Published over 7 years ago

Requires federal agencies to publish data as open data by default, making government information accessible, discoverable, and usable by the public.

Laws & RegulationsCongress.gov
Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018
Published over 8 years ago

Legislation requiring federal agencies to develop data strategies, appoint Chief Data Officers, and establish processes for evidence-building and evaluation.

Federal GuidanceOMB
OMB Circular A-130: Managing Information as a Strategic Resource
Published almost 10 years ago

Establishes policy for the management of federal information resources, including requirements for privacy, security, accessibility, and records management.