COMDTINST 5210.11A — Information Quality Management For Publicly Disseminated Information

COMDTINST 5210.11A governs Coast Guard information quality for publicly disseminated information, including its objectivity, utility, and integrity.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 5210.11A
  • Title: INFORMATION QUALITY MANAGEMENT FOR PUBLICLY DISSEMINATED INFORMATION
  • Date: 6/30/2022
  • Proponent: CG-61

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The publication addresses influential scientific, financial, and statistical information, Coast Guard-sponsored distribution, public websites, and correction or remediation requests. It requires information products to meet high quality standards and establishes reporting and complaint processes.

Applies to: This Instruction applies throughout Coast Guard to:

Topics covered

  • Information quality standards
  • Public dissemination
  • Influential information
  • Correction and remediation
  • Administrative complaint mechanism
  • Coast Guard Information Quality Official reporting

Questions and answers

What quality standards apply to Coast Guard information disseminated to the public?

Information quality shall be treated as integral to every step of development of information, including creation, collection, maintenance, and dissemination. (paragraph 5)

What kinds of public information products are covered by the publication?

Further, in the course of work, wide varieties of information products for public use are generated. (paragraph 5)

What standard must Coast Guard information products meet?

As public servants, we are obligated to ensure that all Coast Guard information products consistently meet or exceed high standards of quality. (paragraph 5)

What does the Coast Guard Information Quality Official report to DHS?

The IQO will be responsible for publishing the IQ standards on the component’s internet website and submit quarterly reports to the DHS IQ officer regarding issues with the compliance guidelines. (paragraph 7)

How long does the Information Quality Official have to respond to correction requests?

The IQO responds to complaints and/or requests for correction within 120 days of receipt.

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