Early work included the development of an agreement that defines how agencies can share their data. But Grindle is quick to point out that it's more about governing how that data is shared. "That's not a carte blanche," he said. "It gives you the parameters of how you share data amongst agencies."
On the legislative side, lawmakers are also working on advancing open data sharing policies, as well as making cabinet-level agencies stewards of their public-facing data using a common platform, Grindle said. As of October, he reported that about half of the state's 11 cabinet secretaries had signed off on the approach.
A nearly 30-year veteran of the U.S. Army, Grindle, appointed by Gov. Matt Bevin, is still in place as CIO as of press time. But the recent election of Andy Beshear as governor could mean a new IT leader for the state. Beshear, son of former Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear, will take office next month.
