Types of Data
Government runs on data. Data are treated differently depending on their classification. Learn more about specific types of data below.
Copyright Information
Explore the intersection between federal copyright law and the Data Practices Act.
Education Data
Both federal and state law apply to student records. Learn more here.
Law Enforcement Data
Law enforcement agencies collect, create, and use a variety of information, which is classified by different laws.
Notification and Subscription Data
Information about how your contact information is classified when you join a notification/subscription listserv.
Security Information
Government entities may protect some public data as security information. Learn more here.
Social Security Numbers
Social security numbers must be protected in government hands and government must provide notice upon collection.
Survey Data
When a government entity conducts a survey, some data are public and some data are not public.
Taxpayer Identification Numbers
Learn how different types of taxpayer identification numbers are classified at different government entities.