"Last week, the dataindex.us team launched the Data Checkup, a comprehensive framework for assessing the health of federal data collections.

"Going beyond simple availability checks, the Data Checkup evaluates datasets across six dimensions of risk, from data quality and statutory context to staffing, funding, and policy pressures. Each dataset is assigned a clear status so users can quickly understand where risks exist, and why.

"Built with input from 30+ data experts, the Data Checkup is designed for researchers, journalists, advocates, litigators, and policymakers who rely on federal data.

"By surfacing risks before data disappears or degrades, the Data Checkup helps protect the data we all depend on."

Explore the framework: dataindex.us/collections

[Ed. note: users of federal data will likely be concerned to see so many key data collections flagged as "high risk."]