International Open Data Charter

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The International Open Data Charter is a set of principles and best practices for the release of governmental open data. The charter was formally adopted by seventeen governments of countries, states and cities at the Open Government Partnership Global Summit in Mexico in October 2015.[1] Signatories include the governments of Chile, Guatemala, France, Italy, Mexico, Philippines, South Korea, the United Kingdom and Uruguay, the cities of Buenos Aires, Minatitlán, Puebla, Veracruz, Montevideo, Reynosa, the state of Morelos and Xalapa.[2]

Principles

The charter mandates[3] that data released by governments comply with these principles:

  • Open by Default
  • Timely and Comprehensive
  • Accessible and Usable
  • Comparable and Interoperable
  • For Improved Governance and Citizen Engagement
  • For Inclusive Development and Innovation

References

  1. ↑ "The Open Data Charter: A Roadmap for Using a Global Resource". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  2. ↑ "Seventeen Governments Adopt the New International Open Data Charter". World Wide Web Foundation. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  3. ↑ "Principles | International Open Data Charter". opendatacharter.net. Retrieved 29 October 2015.

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