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Open Data Handbook 2022

Published by Office of the Chief Technology Officer | District of Columbia | Metadata Last Checked: January 27, 2026 | Last Modified: 2023-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
The Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO), within the District of Columbia (DC) government, manages the District’s data program. This includes open data, data curation, data integration, data storage, data science, data application development and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The open data handbook explains the process and steps OCTO undertakes when an agency submits an open dataset for publication. The handbook outlines dataset rules, documentation requirements, and policies to make data consistent and standardized. This applies to any dataset submitted for publication on the Open Data DC portal that is classified as Level 0: Open as defined in the District’s Data Policy. For previous versions of the handbook visit https://opendata.dc.gov/pages/handbook.

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