Federal Register limits automated scraping with CAPTCHAs and API access

What happened

The Federal Register website warns that aggressive automated scraping of FederalRegister.gov and eCFR.gov is restricted. Programmatic access is limited to the agency's developer APIs, and users may be required to complete CAPTCHAs. The notice directs users to API documentation for legitimate access.

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 site implements new security measures to curb automated scraping and direct users to authorized APIs.

Who is affected

Recommended actions

1. Map the security requirements to existing controls and close gaps.