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Communities
CDO Council
The CDO Council is a forum of Federal Chief Data Officers (CDOs) at all agencies in the Federal Government. The Council’s vision is to improve government mission achievement and increase the benefits…
Source: cdo.gov
Keywords: data management, data governance
CIO Council
The CIO Council is a forum of Federal Chief Information Officers (CIOs). Its goal is to improve information technology practices and information resources across U.S. Government agencies.
Source: cio.gov
Keywords: data management, data governance
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Data management & governance
CDO Core Competency Model
The Federal Chief Data Officers Council’s CDO Core Competency Model provides a comprehensive framework for defining, developing, and assessing the capabilities needed to lead data as a strategic asset across the Federal…
Source: CDO Council
Format: PDF (26 pages)
Keywords: Federal Data Strategy, data governance, zero trust, data management, data security, competency model, data leadership, data lifecycle
CDO Council and CISO Council Joint Guide on Federal Zero Trust Data Security
In May 2025, the CDO Council and the CISO Council released the latest Federal Zero Trust (ZT) Data Security Guide, a first-of-its-kind document and key deliverable of OMB M-22-09, moving the U.S.…
Source: Federal Chief Data Officer's Council
Format: PDF (70 pages)
Keywords: data governance, data management, data security, data tagging, federal data strategy, zero trust
Data Governance Playbook
The Data Governance Playbook supports the Federal Data Strategy by helping agencies get started with prioritizing data governance and assessing maturity.
Source: Federal Data Strategy
Format: PDF (14 pages)
Keywords: data governance, Federal Data Strategy, playbook
Data Governance Steering Committee Charter Template
This template was created by the Data and Analytics CoE to help agencies build a Data Governance Steering Committee Charter.
Source: Data Governance Steering Committee
Format: PDF (11 pages)
Keywords: Federal Data Strategy, template, data governance
Data Skills Advisory Group Charter Template
This template was created by the Data and Analytics CoE to help agencies as they build a Data Governance Advisory Group (DGAG) Charter.
Source: Data Governance Advisory Group
Format: PDF (13 pages)
Keywords: Federal Data Strategy, template, data governance
Federal Zero Trust Data Security Guide: Appendices
The Zero Trust Data Security Guide Appendix builds upon the collaborative work of the Federal CISO Council and Federal CDO Council in advancing the Federal Government’s transition to Zero Trust cybersecurity, as…
Source: Federal Chief Data Officer's Council
Format: PDF (28 pages)
Keywords: data governance, data management, data security, data tagging, federal data strategy, zero trust
How copyright applies to U.S. Government Works
Most U.S. government creative works such as writing or images are copyright-free, but there are some exceptions. This resource outlines when and how copyright applies to U.S. government works.
Source: usa.gov
Keywords: data management, data governance, data sharing
Office of the Chief Data Officer Template
This template was created by the Data and Analytics CoE to help agencies build an Office of the Chief Data Officer Charter.
Source: Office of the Chief Data Officer
Format: DOCX (32 pages)
Keywords: Federal Data Strategy, template, data governance
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Guidance
Federal Data Strategy
The Federal Data Strategy was established by OMB Memorandum M-19-18 and sets out a mission, 10 Principles, 40 Practices, and annual Action Plans for federal data management. This page collects its documents…
Source: Federal Data Strategy
Keywords: Federal Data Strategy, data governance, open data, Framework
Federal Data Strategy Practices
The 40 Practices of the Federal Data Strategy, organized into three categories covering data culture, data governance, and data use. Migrated from strategy.data.gov.
Source: Federal Data Strategy
Keywords: Federal Data Strategy, data governance, data management, data practices, open data
Federal Data Strategy Principles
The 10 Principles of the Federal Data Strategy, grouped under Ethical Governance, Conscious Design, and Learning Culture. Migrated from strategy.data.gov.
Source: Federal Data Strategy
Keywords: Federal Data Strategy, data governance, data ethics, Framework, open data
Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 (“Evidence Act”)
The text of H.R.4174 - Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018, known as the Evidence Act. Title II of the Evidence Act (OPEN Government Data Act) describes the requirements for CDOs,…
Source: Public law
Keywords: open data, FOIA, data governance
OMB Circular A-130: Managing Information as a Strategic Resource
Office of Management and Budget circular that establishes general policy for the planning, budgeting, governance, acquisition, and management of Federal information, personnel, equipment, funds, IT resources and supporting infrastructure and services. Dated…
Source: Office of Management and Budget
Format: PDF (85 pages, 538 KB)
Keywords: workforce development, data governance, data inventory, privacy, IT & software investment
OMB M-20-12: Phase 4 Implementation of the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018: Program Evaluation Standards and Practices
This Memorandum provides guidance to CFO Act agencies necessary to meet certain requirements of the Evidence Act, including program evaluation standards to guide agencies in developing and implementing evaluation activities, evaluation policies,…
Source: Office of Management and Budget
Format: PDF (30 pages)
Keywords: workforce development, data governance
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Skills development
CDO Playbook - Advancing the Federal Data Strategy
The CDO Playbook is an iterative document that explores and defines the evolution of the federal CDO role. It provides new and existing CDOs with guiding principles, opportunities for quick wins, and…
Source: Chief Data Officers Council
Keywords: data management, data visualization, federal data strategy, data governance
Improving Agency Data Skills Playbook
Improving staff data skills allows agencies to better harness the power of data. This playbook provides advice and tools for assessing data skills and addressing gaps. Executing the activities contained in this…
Source: Federal Data Strategy
Format: PDF (26 pages)
Keywords: data governance, Federal Data Strategy, data analysis, workforce development