Transparency and Public Access Policies, Memos, and Authorities

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Transparency and Public Access Policies, Memos, and Authorities

Foundational Authorities

Title 13 U.S.C.

Establishes U.S. Census Bureau’s mandate for confidentiality and limited direct releases of respondent data.
OPEN Government Data Act (2019)

Requires open, machine-readable publication of federal data assets.

Executive and Agency-Level Directives

Ensuring Free, Immediate, and Equitable Access to Federally Funded Research (Aug 25, 2022)

Establishes Census Bureau’s public access plan for peer-reviewed outputs and associated scientific data.
OMB Statistical Policy Directive No. 1

Sets principles for federal statistical quality and dissemination.

Department of Commerce and Census Bureau Policies

Open Government Plans (Department of Commerce)

Outlines transparency, participation, and collaboration goals.
Department of Commerce Gold‑Standard Science

Aims to rebuild public trust in federal scientific research by mandating rigorous, transparent, and reproducible scientific practices across government agencies.
Census Bureau Public Access Plan

Implements OSTP memo; defines scope, requirements, and repository standards.
Census Bureau Scientific Integrity Policy

Upholds principles of professional conduct and trust.

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