Sharing Data While Protecting Privacy, November 3, 2010 – The judicious use of accurate and reliable data plays a critical role in initiatives designed to increase the transparency and efficiency of Federal programs and to enhance our capacity to gauge program effectiveness. Sharing data among agencies also allows us to achieve better outcomes for the American public through more accurate evaluation of policy options, improved stewardship of taxpayer dollars, reduced paperwork burdens, and more coordinated delivery of public services. As advances in technology enhance tools for data sharing, Federal agencies can and should seek new approaches for identifying and sharing high-value data responsibly and appropriately. This 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.”