Federal data is disappearing. On Thursday, meet the teams working to rescue it

Federal data is increasingly at risk of disappearing, particularly since the beginning of the Trump administration, with numerous federal datasets and government websites going offline unexpectedly. In response, civil society organizations have been proactive in preserving this information. Notably, Harvard’s Library Innovation Lab recently archived 16 terabytes of data from data.gov, ensuring that this critical information remains accessible. To further address these concerns, MuckRock is hosting an event on February 13 at 3 PM Eastern, featuring representatives from the Internet Archive and the Library Innovation Lab. They will discuss the types of data most at risk, how various stakeholders can utilize the rescued data, and ways individuals can contribute to ongoing preservation efforts. MuckRock aims to support initiatives focused on preserving and sharing government data, offering assistance with archival projects and monitoring missing information. The event serves as a platform for collaboration and awareness regarding the importance of maintaining access to public data.

- Federal datasets and government websites have been disappearing since the Trump administration began.

- Harvard’s Library Innovation Lab has archived 16 terabytes of data from data.gov.

- MuckRock is hosting an event on February 13 to discuss data preservation efforts.

- The event will feature experts from the Internet Archive and Harvard Law School Library Innovation Lab.

- MuckRock offers support for projects aimed at preserving and sharing government data.