The Evidence Act of 2018, which initiated a large push for federal agencies to modernize their data systems, required all agencies to appoint a Chief Data Officer (CDO). The federal CDO role is key to advancing data modernization initiatives and routinely reporting on progress to the Office of Management and Budget. However, in the private sector, the role of the CDO has faced uncertainty – does this set a precedent for the future of the federal CDO?
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