Bill > A03401

This bill establishes the Open Data Law, which requires the Office of Information Technology Services to create and maintain an open data website to host publishable data from covered state entities. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Defining "covered state entities" as state departments, boards, bureaus, etc. that perform a governmental or proprietary function, excluding the judiciary and state legislature. 2. Defining "publishable state data" as interrelated data that is available for public inspection, with some exceptions such as data that would violate laws, endanger public welfare, or impose undue burdens. 3. Requiring covered state entities to designate data coordinators and make their publishable data available on the open data website within one year, with the option to delay if necessary. 4. Establishing a Data Working Group to assist the Office of Information Technology Services in implementing the open data website. 5. Requiring the Office of Information Technology Services to publish guidelines for publishing data, including standards, schedules, and review processes. 6. Mandating reporting requirements, including a compliance plan and regular updates, to track the progress of making publishable data available on the open data website.

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https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A03401&term=2017&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y