The influential Committee on House Administration released a letter yesterday that endorsed the principle that “the documents of our democracy... View Article
Continue readingThe STOCK Act and Security through Obscurity
Congress has been delaying implementation of the STOCK Act, largely out of fear over what could happen if disclosures go online. A new report from the National Academy of Public Administration says those fears are well-founded. But its reasoning is flawed, and its recommendations -- which amount to security through obscurity -- are badly wrong-headed. If there are problems with the disclosures mandated by STOCK, let's fix them. Ignoring them and hoping that obscurity will prevent bad things from happening is not only short-sighted, it's dangerous.
Continue readingKeeping GPO’s Data Free
The Government Printing Office’s data portal, FDSys, is a major pillar of US government transparency and access to information. Information... View Article
Continue readingThe Open Government Brainstorm
The Open Government Brainstorm is wrapping up, and a lot of people had a lot to say. Over 1000 ideas... View Article
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