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Statement of Mark Forman Before the House Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations, and the Census (data mining testimony) March 25, 2003
 Issued By: CIO Council - Effective Date: 03.31.2003, 29.944K, HTML
Abstract: The statement addresses the Administration's views on data mining, with the definition as a "technology that facilitates the ability to sort through masses of information through database exploration, extract specific information in accordance with defined criteria, and then identify patterns of interest to its user." Topics include commercial types and uses, government applications, benefits and pitfalls. The statement concludes with the Administration's commitment to using data mining in serving and protecting citizens, while protecting the privacy of citizens when such tools are used.