BP-105 Data Information Sharing Across Federal Agencies

Synopsis: The government is reluctant to share the data/information frequently kept in silos and often not shared among other entities due to its proprietary, non-portable format or the inability to import/export. The 21st century network models actively encourages the sharing of information across the boundaries.  Today, the mission of government requires a whole-of-government approach to address its challenges, enable better decision making, drive efficiencies and the like. Long gone are the days for stove-piped challenges resorting to stove-piped solutions. With this newly revived information sharing efforts, and an underlying growth of the broader collaboration and sharing economy, how should the Federal government support and enable it with heightened privacy and security requirements? This course will provide a holistic approach that goes beyond just the technology and will bring to life those considerations and building blocks to help build an information sharing framework across Govt, public and private sectors.

Expected outcomes:

• Understand the current political drivers and catalysts around the push for information sharing
• Understand the broader considerations around information sharing
• Understand the building blocks of an information sharing framework
• Understand the political/agency issues with sharing information
• Understand the difference between sharing information and releasing data
• Understand the need to build a culture of trust
• Understand how to overcome the complications of policies and procedures
• Learn how to promote a culture of information sharing within your organization
• Case studies of information sharing programs in government and the public sector