The My File codebase contains deployment scripts, documentation, and configuration files necessary for setting up a secure document storage and sharing platform.
It includes scripts for installation and maintenance, a detailed README file providing usage and customization instructions, and an open-source license for broader adoption. Designed for developers and IT teams, the repository offers a modular and adaptable system to support public service organizations in managing digital documents efficiently.
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This report details the development and deployment of My File, an open-source digital document management tool designed to help individuals securely store and share documents needed to access public services.
MyFile NYC is a digital platform that allows New York City residents experiencing homelessness to securely store, share, and manage vital documents with the Department of Homeless Services, streamlining the process of establishing eligibility for public benefits. This pilot, launched in 2022, aims to improve service access by reducing barriers like communication and documentation challenges, while allowing users control over their information.
NYC's My File NYC and New Jersey's unemployment insurance system improvements demonstrate how successful digital innovations can be scaled across various programs, leveraging trust-building, open-source technology, and strategic partnerships.
