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ANALYSIS & COMMENTARY
As a non-partisan, non-profit think thank, the Data Foundation conducts research and provides commentary related to open data and evidence-informed policy in government. On this page, you will find formal research products, such as reports and white papers, as well as thought leadership, including blogs, op-eds, and public statements.
Industry experts outlined a practical roadmap using existing data standards to close reporting gaps, reduce fraud, and protect the millions of America… More...
The Data Foundation invited Data Coalition Members to join us on Tuesday, August 4, 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET for "What's Next for the FDTA Ruling," a virtual… More...
At Boston's 2026 Joint Statistical Meetings, Census Bureau leadership clarified that no data products are being discontinued, but the accuracy-access-… More...
Industry experts outlined a practical roadmap using existing data standards to close reporting gaps, reduce fraud, and protect the millions of America… More...
At Boston's 2026 Joint Statistical Meetings, Census Bureau leadership clarified that no data products are being discontinued, but the accuracy-access-… More...
How simplicity, consistency, and governance turn data standards into a strategic advantage for GSIBs and regulators alike More...
AI-powered tool turns thousands of pages of federal evidence documents into a searchable, citation-backed resource for researchers, policymakers, and … More...
New v3.0 release adds standardized data elements for funding opportunities, advancing a "collect once, use many" vision Congress mandated in 2019 More...
Veteran federal data leader brings deep experience in data science, AI governance, and fraud prevention to expanded role More...
Read our FAQs about Evi, the AI assistant built by the Data Foundation to help users search and analyze documents in the Evidence Act Hub More...
The Data Foundation's Expert Engagement Guides serve as a practical resource to help the data community enhance its effectiveness in federal rulemakin… More...
The Data Foundation invited Data Coalition Members to join us on Tuesday, August 4, 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET for "What's Next for the FDTA Ruling," a virtual… More...
The Data Foundation hosted a webinar examining the data infrastructure gaps putting Private Markets, and the millions of Americans now invested in the… More...