New Legislation in Connecticut Bolsters State's Open Data Efforts

Government Technology: During Connecticut’s recently concluded legislative session, lawmakers approved a plan to bolster the state’s commitment to data efforts.

These plans were initiated by an executive order from Gov. Dannel Malloy issued four years ago, which the legislature recently codified through new legislation. This legislation establishes data requirements for the agencies in the executive branch while also empowering the state’s chief data officer to direct agencies on topics related to open data. It also now requires a biennial state data plan and the establishment of a Connecticut Data Analysis Technology Advisory Board.

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