The article discusses efforts by groups like the End of Term Web Archive and EDGI to preserve federal government data during presidential transitions. Since 2008, the End of Term Web Archive has archived key government website content. EDGI, formed post-Trump's election, focuses on documenting and sharing datasets, such as those from the CDC. However, experts like Dan Pisut emphasize that archived data can lose relevance over time, suggesting that maintaining updated databases is essential for their ongoing utility. The piece underscores the challenges and importance of preserving vital information.
The End of Term Web Archive project has saved content on federal government websites during every presidential transition since 2008.
Any dataset has a lifespan of utility, says Dan Pisut, highlighting the issue that archived datasets may not provide up-to-date information.
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