Bill > HB1648

This bill transfers oversight of the Office of Data Governance and Analytics (ODGA) from the Office of the Secretary of Administration to the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA). The bill establishes the ODGA as a formal entity with a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including fostering data sharing among state, regional, and local public entities, implementing data governance strategies, and promoting access to Commonwealth data. The bill maintains the role of the Chief Data Officer (CDO), who will be responsible for establishing business rules and guidelines for data use, assisting agencies with data collection and privacy practices, and coordinating data-sharing efforts across government levels. The legislation creates a multi-level governance structure for the Commonwealth Data Trust, which includes an Executive Data Board, a Data Governance Council, and a Data Stewards Group, each with specific roles in managing and overseeing data-related initiatives. The ODGA will have wide-ranging powers, such as applying for grants, entering public-private partnerships, implementing open data websites, and supporting data-driven policy making. Importantly, the bill directs the CDO to obtain administrative support and resources from VITA to support the office's operations, ensuring the ODGA has the necessary infrastructure to fulfill its mission of improving government services through effective data management and analysis.

Justice, Labor and Employment

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB1648