Federal Register limits automated scraping and requires CAPTCHA for access
The guidance imposes security controls on public website access, affecting developers seeking programmatic data.
ADTP Regulatory Watch· November 3, 2026
ImpactModerate 47
Type🧭 Regulatory Guidance
Statuspublishedenacted, check the effective date
JurisdictionUS
What happened
The Federal Register notice states that programmatic access to FederalRegister.gov and eCFR.gov is restricted to approved developer APIs. Users flagged as automated must complete a CAPTCHA to continue accessing the sites.
Why it matters for trust and compliance
Its status is published. It is enacted but may not be in force yet. Check the effective date before planning around it.
The guidance imposes security controls on public website access, affecting developers seeking programmatic data.
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