Federal CIO Vivek Kundra identified 10 principles for improving federal transparency in his testimony before a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee. The bullet-list is below. Click here for a fuller explanation of each.
- Build end-to-end digital processes
- Build once, use often
- Tap into golden sources of data
- Release machine-readable data and encourage 3rd party applications
- Use common data standards
- Validate data up front
- Release data in real time and preserve for future use
- Reduce burden
- Protect privacy and security
- Provide equal access and incorporate user feedback