Mandatory Government Software Code Sharing for Efficiency, Savings, and IT Security.
This Act mandates that all federal agencies share newly developed software code with each other to prevent taxpayer money waste on duplicating identical systems. This measure aims to increase government efficiency and enhance transparency, as metadata about the developed software will be publicly accessible. The shared codebase is also expected to improve the security of government systems through collective auditing.
Key points
Taxpayer Savings: Agencies must reuse existing software instead of creating or purchasing new solutions, reducing waste and unnecessary licensing costs.
Increased Transparency: Information (metadata) about government-funded software will be publicly available, increasing citizen oversight of IT spending.
Enhanced Security: Shared code will allow for collective security audits, leading to faster detection and patching of vulnerabilities in government systems.
Exemptions: Code related to national security, classified information, or individual privacy protection is exempt from mandatory sharing.
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