What’s New in Civic Tech: Virginia Governor Signs Bill to Create CDO Position

"The creation of the role, which is present in eight other states, is part of the Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act, which the governor signed June 18. The new position will be housed in the Office of the Secretary of Administration, and it will be tasked with "developing guidelines regarding data usage, storage and privacy." Other responsibilities will include coordinating and overseeing data sharing throughout the state, as well as promoting the use of data to improve the delivery of governmental services."