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How do we track terminations of federal data? Since the 2025 admin change, disappearing federal datasets have sparked widespread concern and confusion. Today, dataindex.us published the Federal Data Terminations Tracker—the most policy-relevant, verified source of terminated federal datasets.

dataindex.usFederal Data Terminations Tracker | dataindex.usA verified, regularly updated record of federal datasets, data elements, and tools terminated or removed since January 2025.
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The dataindex.us team identified dozens of federal datasets and hundreds of data elements that have been terminated – significantly fewer than other reports, but more tailored to informing effective public engagement and future data policies needed to run a modern society.

fas.orgHow Do We Track Terminations of Federal Data? - Federation of American ScientistsAs federal data policy nerds, the question we get asked all the time is "How much data has the current administration terminated?"

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Want to learn more? Join our briefing on August 19, 2026, from 1:30–2:30 p.m. ET. The team will explain the methodology behind the tracker, discuss why measuring data terminations is so challenging, and walk through the federal datasets identified as terminated.

us06web.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Introducing the Federal Data Terminations Tracker. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.Since the 2025 change in presidential administrations, disappearing federal datasets have drawn widespread attention, generating both concern and confusion about what has actually been terminated. Jo...