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# FDA Issues Data Modernization Action Plan
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/fda-issues-data-modernization-action-plan/
- Published: 2021-03-03T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T16:49:11.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: FDA Policy/General, #legacy-id-D5148799

As a follow-up to its 9/2019 Technology Modernization Action Plan, that laid out a foundation for modernizing the agency’s technical structure and signaled the development of its ongoing strategy concerning data management and data itself, the agency has now released a Data Modernization Action Plan. An online [post](https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/reports/data-modernization-action-plan?ref=fdaweb.com) (contains links to both plans) says the data plan proposes a framework and actionable recommendations for the FDA data strategy with three key components: 

- identify and execute high-value driver projects for individual Centers and the agency;
- develop consistent and repeatable data practices across the agency; and
- create and sustain a strong talent network combining internal strengths with key external partnerships.