Hey, I'm on the team at Code for America that built these tools. I really appreciate your comment because you're exactly right - the issue is and has always bee

Hey, I'm on the team at Code for America that built these tools. I really appreciate your comment because you're exactly right - the issue is and has always been one of policy and implementation. One of the core parts of our mission at CfA is to "show what's possible." In this case that means showing DAs and legislators that proactive record clearance is possible, simple, and good for communities. As other commenters are pointing out what we built amounts to a few "if" statements and an excel macro. They're right! That's a good thing too, because it means that governments are well positioned to follow our work without needing a high-cost technology partner or RFP. If you're in California and would like to ask your state reps and senators to support more legislation what would require proactive record clearance please take a look at AB 1076 and AB 972 (linked below). AB 1076: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB1076 https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml... AB 972: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB972 https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtm...