Impact of Federal Data Manipulation and Removal
Three data experts discuss the consequences of manipulating and removing federal data.
Allison Plyer, chief demographer at the Data Center in New Orleans, highlights the importance of federal data.
“It informs so many decisions, and many decision-makers assume data exists to answer nearly any question they have,”
Plyer receives hundreds of data requests annually, demonstrating the critical role of federal data for media, policymakers, and citizens.
The Data Center compiles and analyzes data from multiple sources, including the federal government, focusing on Southeast Louisiana.
- Federal data is critical infrastructure for informed decision-making.
- Manipulation and removal of federal data threaten journalism and public trust.
Author's summary: Federal data manipulation affects decision-making.