M-11-02: Sharing Data While Protecting PrivacyThis Memorandum strongly encourages Federal agencies to engage in coordinated efforts to share high-value data for purposes of supporting important Administration initiatives, informing public policy decisions, and improving program implementation while simultaneously embracing responsible stewardship.Agencies with questions about this Memorandum or about ways to improve government performance through the sharing of data may contact OMB at datause@omb.eop.gov. OMB will draw on expertise across the agency, including its privacy experts, in formulating its response.Office of Management and BudgetOMB_7d87fdb6-142e-11df-a454-3f207a64ea2aJeffrey D. ZientsDeputy Director for ManagementCass R. SunsteinAdministrator, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs_4d5fc848-04c5-11e0-a36c-db2f7a64ea2aThe purpose of this Memorandum is to direct agencies to find solutions that allow data sharing to move forward in a manner that complies with applicable privacy laws, regulations, and polices._4d5fd176-04c5-11e0-a36c-db2f7a64ea2aFederal agencies are encouraged to engage in coordinated efforts to share high-value data for purposes of supporting important Administration initiatives, informing public policy decisions, and improving program implementation. _4d5fd220-04c5-11e0-a36c-db2f7a64ea2aThese efforts should include [the following objectives]. Sharing data in external public policy, scientific, and other areas of research is of value to the public and can promote savings. In cases where high-value data contain information that is protected under Federal privacy laws, agencies are encouraged, to the extent permitted by law, to develop and implement arrangements that would permit access to these data for research purposes subject to the appropriate safeguards.High-Value DataIdentifying high-value data that would promote effective and efficient decision-making_4d5fd2b6-04c5-11e0-a36c-db2f7a64ea2a(1)Data Sharing MethodologiesIdentifying high-value data and data sharing methodologies that would promote more efficient delivery of Federal, State, and local benefits with lower error rates_4d5fd32e-04c5-11e0-a36c-db2f7a64ea2a(2)Data Sharing ApproachesDeveloping effective approaches for properly sharing data with other Federal entities, consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and policies_4d5fd3a6-04c5-11e0-a36c-db2f7a64ea2a(3)Data StandardsEnsuring the use of common data standards (e.g., NIEM, XBRL, XML) to promote greater interoperability across systems and improving sharing of data as part of IT modernization initiatives_4d5fd40a-04c5-11e0-a36c-db2f7a64ea2a(4)Enterprise ArchitectureFollowing Enterprise Architecture guidance and principles consistent with appropriate OMB guidance and best practices for new and on-going systems development and implementation._4d5fd482-04c5-11e0-a36c-db2f7a64ea2a(5)2010-11-032010-12-10http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/memoranda/2011/m11-02.pdfOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net