Data Coalition

Improper payments affect over $150 billion per year in federal spending -- that's too much. Treasury's Do Not Pay system was designed to help address this, but only 4% of programs are using it. Today, the @Data_Foundation is endorsing the Pre-Payment Fraud Prevention and Treasury Data Access Act ahead of tomorrow's markup in the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The bill includes a strong privacy framework. It preserves independent verification before any adverse action, maintains confidentiality obligations, establishes congressional oversight and public reporting, and streamlines administrative processes — all without eliminating the protections that matter. Privacy and program effectiveness aren't at odds. They reinforce each other. This bill removes targeted administrative barriers while preserving core safeguards.  We're urging the Committee to advance this bill in its mark-up on April 29th. --> datafoundation.org/news/pres…

This week, key House leaders introduced the SECURE Data Act and GUARD Financial Data Act, the most significant federal privacy effort in years. As someone who has worked on federal data policy for decades, I welcome this step and the historic coordination between the House Committee on Energy and Commerce & U.S. House Committee on Financial Services. But we also have work to do. Meaningful privacy protection requires more than rights on paper, it requires accountability mechanisms that make those rights enforceable in practice. That means data protection impact assessments, proportionate safeguards against reidentification risks, and careful attention to preemption. Our most durable national privacy and transparency laws — the Privacy Act, the Evidence Act, OPEN Government Data Act, CIPSEA — were all built on bipartisan consensus. That's the standard this effort should meet. My full statement on behalf of the @data_foundation --> datafoundation.org/news/pres… #privacy #transparency

My takeaways from #ASAE25 and what it means for our @DataCoalition members -- check out the video here: linkedin.com/posts/nickrhart… #ASAE2025 #Opendata #privacy #evaltwitter #Econtwitter

🚨 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮. Help us expose this at #SXSW2026 with Christopher Marcum, Nancy Potok, & @SuzetteKent45 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗲 → participate.sxsw.com/flow/sx… ⏰ Ends Aug 24 #DataSecurity #NationalSecurity #SXSW26

Congratulations to @MarkCalabria on being tapped as the new Chief Statistician of the United States. This critical role coordinates our federal statistical system and implements the Public Trust Rule. We look forward to continued collaboration to advance evidence-informed policymaking. Full statement from the @data_foundation: datafoundation.org/news/pres…

What does the "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBB) mean for federal data? We tried to answer that in a new explainer from the @Data_Foundation. More --> datafoundation.org/news/blog…

A week ago our team at the @Data_Foundation heard the debut of a song created using @SunoMusic #AI about our mission -- highlighting the important, vital role of #OpenData in our society. 🎶I hope you enjoy, #OpenRoadsOpenData. 🎵 The Chorus: Open roads, open data, Bringing truth to every mile. With our hands and hearts united, We’re a movement, not a style.

I'm excited to share my first article as a new member of the @Forbes Technology Council! In "America's Data Strategy: Ready for Its Next Chapter," I explore how we can build on the solid foundation of the Federal Data Strategy during this period of unprecedented technological change. In an era of rapid #AI advancement and digital transformation, our ability to responsibly share and use data while maintaining public trust has never been more critical. The foundation for these transformative technologies—and our broader economic competitiveness—rests on something more fundamental than the latest tech: our data infrastructure. After years of steady progress, we stand at a pivotal moment. The next four years offer an opportunity to write the next chapter in America's data strategy—one focused on enabling innovation while strengthening trust. Success requires moving beyond treating data as a compliance exercise to viewing it as essential infrastructure for economic growth. Read the full article here: forbes.com/councils/forbeste… #DataStrategy #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #AI #DataGovernance

In Austin for #SXSW this week? Join us for "Amplifying Health Innovation" event with the Data Foundation! As I shared in today's press release: "We need innovative, data-driven approaches that connect technology with policy solutions." Join the Data Foundation & our partners on March 10, 9AM-12PM at Capital Factory House (no #SXSW2025 badge needed): 📰 Full release: einpresswire.com/article/792… ➡️ Rsvp here: datafoundation.org/event/amp… #OpenData #AI #DataDriven #GovTech #HealthInnovation

The Data Foundation applauds President @realDonaldTrump's call for transparency in federal spending through his "Radical #Transparency About Wasteful Spending" memo, while encouraging a thorough and balanced implementation approach that protects sensitive information about businesses and individuals. "Transparency in government spending decisions is vital for accountability and public trust," said @NickRHart, President and CEO of the Data Foundation. "As an organization that holds transparency as a core value – relying on facts and transparency to generate trust and credibility – we support the administration's goal of increased transparency about terminated programs and contracts, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining appropriate protections for sensitive business and personal information as required by law." datafoundation.org/news/pres…

Nonprofit Opens Anonymous Reporting for Federal Data Concerns via @govtechnews #SAFETrack govtech.com/analytics/nonpro…

🧵 Many of you have reached out about changes affecting federal data, #evaluation, #statistics, & evidence activities. You've asked for a way to share your stories safely & anonymously. Today, @Data_Foundation launches #SAFETrack - our answer to your requests. /1

Changes in federal data & evidence activities are affecting our community's work. @data_foundation is gathering examples of impacts on data access & evaluation capacity. Share your experiences: vocalvideo.com/c/2025-data-i… Read our statement: datafoundation.org/news/pres…

Today, learn about the new #opendata guidance that implements key provisions of the #EvidenceAct. Join the @Data_Foundation's Corinna Turbes, former Air Force #CDO Eileen Vidrine, and Commerce Deputy Privacy Officer Jennifer Goode to learn about the implications. datafoundation.org/event/und…