Bill > SB580

This bill amends the Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act to facilitate the sharing of data among agencies of the Commonwealth and between the Commonwealth and political subdivisions. It creates the position of Chief Data Officer (CDO) to develop guidelines regarding data usage, storage, and privacy, and to coordinate and oversee data sharing in the Commonwealth to promote the usage of data in improving the delivery of services. The bill also creates a temporary Data Sharing and Analytics Advisory Committee to advise the CDO in the initial establishment of guidelines and best practices, and to make recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly regarding a permanent data governance structure. Furthermore, the bill requires the CDO, in cooperation with the Advisory Committee, to focus initial efforts on developing a project for the sharing, analysis, and dissemination of data related to substance abuse, with a focus on opioid addiction, abuse, and overdose.

Budget and Finance, Justice

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