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Federal Register limits automated scraping with CAPTCHAs and API access

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

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

Sources
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Federal Register (privacy, cybersecurity, AI documents) · primary source · Oct 19, 2026
Details
JurisdictionUnited States (federal)
RegulatorFederal Register
StatusPublished
PublishedOctober 19, 2026
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsFederal Register
Topicscybersecurity