Requirements and Best Practices

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The laws, regulations, policies, and other directives in this section generally apply only to federal public websites of U.S. executive branch agencies. They do not apply to agency intranets, or websites of judicial or legislative branch agencies, or to U.S. state or local government websites (except where specifically noted). However, many of these directives and best practices can benefit any website—especially government websites—so agencies should follow as many of these as possible.

• OMB Policies for Federal Public Websites
  • Establish and Maintain Inventories, Priorities, and Schedules
  • Ensure Information Quality
  • Establish and Enforce Agencywide Linking Policies
  • Communicate With the Public and With State and Local Governments
  • Search Public Websites
  • Use Approved Domains
  • Implement Security Controls
  • Protect Privacy
  • Maintain Accessibility
  • Manage Records
• Federal Laws and Regulations
• Best Practices
• Examples from Other Governments
• Requirements and Best Practices Checklist

Content Lead: Natalie Davidson
Page Reviewed/Updated: October 3, 2012