We are aware of the removal of some federal government datasets from websites and data portals that were previously publicly available. We are committed to assisting Ohio State researchers, instructors, and students using federal data whose work may be directly impacted by these changes in the data availability landscape by providing information on alternative sources where available.
This guide provides examples of potential alternative sources for federal data, including public repositories and resources licensed for use by Ohio State affiliates. We will update this guide as additional resources and information become available.
Last Updated: 2025-03-19
Data available through repositories and archives may not be comprehensive of all data from a federal source, but what is available is easier to search and access.
Mirrored data copies are typically more extensive in their coverage, but require more advanced skills to search and access.
Re-created versions of web applications, such as interactive dashboards, maps, and other data tools. In many cases, the underlying data for these tools is also separately archived.
The following licensed resources are available to Ohio State affiliates for research and education purposes. To access some or all of the data found in these resources, you may be required to authenticate with your university credentials.
Contact us at researchcommons@osu.edu if you have questions or contributions related to federal data access, including:
If you are interested in staying informed about the latest sources of archived federal datasets and ongoing data rescue efforts, please refer to the following resources:
