All in Data

Transparently Speaking, Are Bad Data Better than No Data At All?

Transparently Speaking, Are Bad Data Better than No Data At All?

Dennis D. McDonald
ARRA, Big Data, Data, Data Conversion, ETL, Legislation, Standards, Transparency, eGovernment
I’ve been researching government program transparency and the hype surrounding “big data.” Given OMB’s recent statement of support for improving access to accurate Federal spending data I’ve also been giving some thought to what improved access might actually mean, based on my own experience with data conversion and consolidation projects.

Better Online Data Access and Visualization May Not Be Enough

Dennis D. McDonald
Accessibility, Data, Data Access, Media, Transparency, Web, eGovernment
Our ability to store and provide access to vast amounts of information is growing. We need to focus on how such information is to be used most efficiently and most effectively. At the same time, through careful planning and design we must avoid the expense of developing and supporting systems and websites that people do not or cannot use. In these times of fiscal austerity such an outcome would be inexcusable.