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Elaine Gamble gave a presentation on open data to the Board of Control. She defined open data as making certain government data available to the public freely and in a machine-readable format without restrictions. The goals of open data are to increase government transparency, accountability, and public participation. Benefits include demonstrating commitment to transparency, providing data to developers to create new innovations, and contributing to the local digital economy. Challenges for governments include changing corporate culture, developing open data policies and legal considerations, and allocating sufficient resources. Next steps include launching a beta open data website, internal consultation, establishing a working group, and continuing to evaluate resources and criteria for future data releases.

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Open Data Presentation-BoC-July 2010 - 3

Elaine Gamble gave a presentation on open data to the Board of Control. She defined open data as making certain government data available to the public freely and in a machine-readable format without restrictions. The goals of open data are to increase government transparency, accountability, and public participation. Benefits include demonstrating commitment to transparency, providing data to developers to create new innovations, and contributing to the local digital economy. Challenges for governments include changing corporate culture, developing open data policies and legal considerations, and allocating sufficient resources. Next steps include launching a beta open data website, internal consultation, establishing a working group, and continuing to evaluate resources and criteria for future data releases.

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Open Data Presentation

by
Elaine Gamble

Board of Control Meeting


July 21, 2010
What is it?
Open data is a philosophy and practice
requiring that certain data are made
available to the public, without restrictions
from copyright, patents or other
mechanisms of control, for free and in a
machine readable format.
Why do it?

The goal of open data is to make


government open, accessible and
transparent and encourage more
participation in government.
Benefi ts of Open Data
• Demonstrates commitment to transparency,
accountability, innovation
• Provides developers and others with free access
to data in a usable/re-usable format
• Creates opportunity to use data in new and
innovative ways that government may not have
considered or have the expertise or time to
create
• Contributes to the strength and vibrancy of the
digital media economy within the City
What happens with Open Data?

From demographic information by


neighborhood to the best towns to fi nd a
job to seeing the environmental health of
your community–these applications
provide citizens with the information they
need to make decisions every day.
Challenges for Government
• Corporate culture – from control to open
government concept
• Policy – from a “fee for data” to a “free data”
policy
• Legal considerations – privacy, intellectual
property, liability
• Resources – scope, managing expectations
and sustainability
• Branding and accuracy – potential confusion
of who’s responsible
Next Steps
• ‘Beta’ website launch in September 2010
• Internal consultation – inform, educate
• Working group to monitor and advise on
criteria for future releases
• Continue to evaluate human resources and
costs associated with expanding the initiative
• Continue to liaise with members of the
community and explore use of
www.dataldn.org site to solicit ideas for future
releases and feedback

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