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Bill to make federal data open, machine-readable reintroduced in both chambers
A bipartisan and bicameral group of lawmakers is pushing the OPEN Government Data Act again.
This could be the year for Issa’s bill requiring open, standardized financial data format
The Financial Transparency Act, reintroduced by California Republican Darrell Issa, would require financial regulators adopt standardized open data filing practices.
SEC moves closer to requiring open format for company filings
The SEC this week voted for a rule change requiring public companies to file financial statements with an open format known as Inline XBRL.
Data Coalition shortens name, launches research foundation
The Data Transparency Coalition, the nonprofit that lobbies for government information to be released in machine-readable format, is shortening its name to the Data Coalition and launching a research arm called the Data Foundation.