Mandatory Government-Wide Sharing and Reuse of Custom Software Code.
This new law requires all federal agencies to share and reuse custom-developed software code funded by the government. The goal is to reduce taxpayer waste by preventing agencies from duplicating IT development efforts. It also mandates public access to metadata about new government software projects, increasing transparency regarding how public funds are spent on technology.
Key points
Cost Savings: Agencies must share code so others can reuse it, avoiding the expense of developing the same software multiple times.
Increased Transparency: Key information (metadata) about government-funded software projects will be made publicly accessible.
Security and Privacy Protected: Code related to national security or code that poses an identifiable risk to individual privacy is exempt from sharing requirements.
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