Open Data
Definition
Open data refers to data that is freely available and readily accessible for use by others without restriction, “Open data and content can be freely used, modified, and shared by anyone for any purpose” ( https://opendefinition.org/ ). Open data are subject to the requirement to attribute and share alike, thus it is important to consider appropriate Open Licenses. Sensitive or time-sensitive datasets can be embargoed or shared with more selective access options to ensure data integrity is upheld.
References:
- Definition, T. O. (n.d.). The Open Definition—Open Definition—Defining Open in Open Data, Open Content and Open Knowledge. Open Knowledge Foundation. https://opendefinition.org/
- Handbook, O. D. (n.d.). What is Open Data? Retrieved 9 July 2021. https://opendatahandbook.org/guide/en/what-is-open-data/
Originally drafted by: Lisa Spitzer
Reviewed by: Sarah Ashcroft-Jones, Mahmoud Elsherif, Helena Hartmann, Matt Jaquiery, Flávio Azevedo, Ross Mounce, Charlotte R. Pennington, Steven Verheyen
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