What have open data policy implementation oversight authorities looked like to date? How might they better represent the public interest in the future?
Continue readingDon’t attribute open data — cite it!
In discussions about access to government data, we should distinguish between attribution and citation: government-imposed attribution requirements are inappropriate restrictions on reuse and unnecessary barriers to access, while citation guidelines can help add reliable value to data.
Continue readingSafeguarding sensitive information shouldn’t be an all or nothing proposition
Providing open data comes with challenges. How can governments thoughtfully approach safeguarding sensitive information?
Continue readingThe chicken or the egg? Deciding which data to release first
As we transition from 20th century to 21st century government, governments seeking to guarantee their citizens access to public data online find they must ask themselves: What should we release first?
Continue readingAnnouncing the Sunlight Foundation’s Open Data Policy Guidelines, Version 3.0
In honor of Sunshine Week 2014, the Sunlight Foundation officially welcomes you to explore our updated Open Data Policy Guidelines!
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