Information Technology Management Reform Act (ITMRA) Glossary Definition

The Information Technology Management Reform Act of 1996 (ITMRA), is a United States federal law, designed to improve the way the federal government acquires, uses and disposes of information technology (IT). Together with the Federal Acquisition Reform Act of 1996, it is known as the Clinger-Cohen Act.

In security and compliance work, this term helps teams describe controls, risks, identity practices, standards, audits, or protective technologies. It is relevant when managing access, reducing exposure, documenting safeguards, or demonstrating accountability.