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It’s no secret that the country needs valid, reliable data to address emerging challenges. What can the @WhiteHouse do to tackle these existing issues? The Data Coalition has a few thoughts. Thread!
Revitalize & refocus the Federal Data Strategy to support #evidencebased decisions. Refocusing a national data strategy on core priorities — like #COVID19, econ recovery + more — will provide agencies much-needed direction about how to most efficiently implement data strategies.
Provide adequate resources for CDOs & other govt data leaders to implement data priorities. Providing min. $50M in new implementation funding for CDOs will directly support efforts to improve accountability & transparency of govt policies and programs. http://www.datacoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Copy-of-HOUSE-FY2021AppropsRequests.DataCoalition.pdf
Launch new capabilities for secure, responsible data sharing, including establishing a National Secure Data Service, a recommendation for the unanimous, bipartisan @CEPgovNews. https://www.datafoundation.org/modernizing-us-data-infrastructure-2020 #EvidenceAct
. @WhiteHouse should pursue improvements in data quality to systems like the National Directory of New Hires, and propose any adjustments to federal law to expand access for research activities and to support the production of relevant #opendata.
Apply reasonable, #opendata standards for financial services reporting. Basic improvements in data quality & consistency can be achieved by pursuing the implementation of common business identifiers & other aspects of proposed legislation, such as the Financial Transparency Act.
Ensure the U.S. public has access to reliable federal spending data. Current spending data could benefit from improved capabilities & application of existing gov-wide financial data standards to make info about fed expenditures more readily available & transparent to the public.
Ethically and responsibly implement emerging tech like #AI & ML in govt, beyond exploratory research. The Biden admin should take proactive steps to address the potential for bias in AI by improving the underlying data, thoughtfully designing algorithms & addressing human bias.
Improve the system for compiling national #COVID19 data and relevant health information by prioritizing public health data standards at all levels of govt. The country lacks basic public health data standards as part of the effort to respond to the pandemic.
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