Information Quality
RequirementAll federal public websites* must comply with Public Law 106–554, "Guidelines for Ensuring and Maximizing the Quality Objectivity, Utility, and Integrity of Information Disseminated by Federal Organizations." This law requires federal organizations to issue guidelines for "ensuring and maximizing the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of information (including statistical information) disseminated by Federal organizations." Organizations should review the Act and implementation guidance to ensure that their public websites meet the requirements. |
- Section 515 of the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2001: Public Law 106–554, "Guidelines for Ensuring and Maximizing the Quality Objectivity, Utility, and Integrity of Information Disseminated by Federal Organizations" (PDF, 161 KB, 10 pages, February 2002)
Examples
- Information Quality Guidelines - Department of Education
- Guidelines for Ensuring the Quality of Information Disseminated to the Public - Centers for Disease Control
- Information quality standards - National Institute of Standards and Technology
*These requirements apply to executive departments and agencies and their public websites. Check the specific law to see if it also applies to the judicial or legislative agencies or to intranets.
Content Lead:
Natalie Davidson
Page Reviewed/Updated: September 20, 2011
