Open government data Flashcards
How can data/information be developed to serve users?
Digitization and computerization
What are some traditional forms of data/information?
Books, journals, indexes, libraries, archives
What are some modern forms of data/information?
Digitized documents, digitized images, audios, videos, databases, data mines, data warehouse
What are the advantages of digitized data/information?
Stored, reprocessed, retrieved, transmitted effectively, promptly, easily and widely
What is the role of the government in relation to public information and technology?
Government is the ** largest owner** and processor of public information and the largest user of information technology in a society.
Should the government proactively disclose information?
Yes, government should proactively disclose information.
Why should the government make information accessible online?
To enable everyone’s access, reuse, and redistribution without restriction.
What benefit can be derived from making data more accessible?
More people can engage in data analysis, leading to better policymaking.
Why is making information accessible to the public important?
It is a means to facilitate popular participation and improve governmental services.
Why is opening up government data important?
Efficient use of resources and improving service delivery.
How can opening up government data impact sustainable development?
Innovation, transparency, accountability, participatory governance, and economic growth.
What is necessary for the real impact of open data to be realized?
Carefully planned data management.
What should be one of the most important features of government presence online?
Comprehensiveness of information
What qualities should public information services provided online have?
Consistency, completeness, up-to-dateness, value to the public, offered in different formats
What is essential for the development of Open Government Data?
Freedom of information legislation
Where is the right to information recognized?
Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and by the international community
What has the United Nations done regarding the right to information?
Commonly referred to as Freedom of Information (FOI)
They have extensively addressed it through international treaties, conventions, and other sources of international law
How many countries have specific legislation addressing Freedom of Information?
100
How many countries have an FOI article in their constitutions?
50
How many countries have no FOI legislation at all?
41
How many countries have adopted comprehensive Freedom of Information Acts?
50+
In terms of citizen-government relationship:
How does Open Government Data (OGD) help?
Bridges gap between government and citizens
What are the benefits of open government data?
Full and free access, greater accessibility, evaluation of performance, informed decisions
Why is full and free access to public data important?
Enables stakeholders to have access
What opportunities does open government data provide to citizens?
Evaluate performance of various administrative institutions
In terms of resources and sercice delivery:
What is the impact of opening up government data?
More efficient use of resources, improved service delivery
How does open government data benefit citizens?
Identify development opportunities
What are the advantages of OGD for taxpayers?
Tracks taxpayers’ money and increases accountability
Does OGD facilitate data sharing?
Yes, Among government agencies
What is the risk associated with OGD?
Privacy concerns
What are the essential human rights in the modern information society?
Privacy and information rights
For the most part, they complement each other.
When can there be a conflict between the rights to privacy and information?
When access to government-held personal information is demanded
What are some risks related to privacy issues and data?
Misuse against individuals or communities
What should governments do to balance privacy and information rights?
Develop mechanisms and independent organizations
What role does the Information (Privacy) Commissioner have?
Handle citizens’ concerns about data access and publishing
What types of concerns can citizens bring to the Information (Privacy) Commissioner?
Lack of access to certain data or publishing of personal data
Why is having an Information (Privacy) Commissioner important?
To prevent conflicts in the OGD field
What do many governments request regarding online data?
Adherence to established frameworks and principles
What are some considerations for online data/information?
Privacy, national security, social morality, business interests of third parties
What potential challenges and risks do policy makers face with OGD?
National security
Governments can have a schema of classified data to exclude from their data catalogs.
What are Typical government information that can be made accessible online?
- Contact details
- Legislative information
- Press releases
- Annual reports
What type of information is provided in contact details?
Government contact information
What type of information is provided about government assistance?
Entitlements and requirements
What type of legislative information is provided?
Bills, acts, treaties, parliamentary timetables, and records
What type of information is provided in press releases and speeches?
Government announcements and public statements
What type of documents are included in public accountability?
Annual reports, strategic plans, and other accountability documents
What type of documents are used in decision-making affecting the public?
Reports, manuals, and other decision-making documents
What is the role of a Chief Data Officer (CDO) or Chief Information Officer (CIO) in government agencies?
Responsible for institution-wide control, governance, and utilization of data
What are the responsibilities of a Chief Data Officer (CDO) or Chief Information Officer (CIO) in government agencies?
Formation of new strategies around government data
What does a chief data officer do in an organization?
Responsible for enterprise-wide governance and utilization of information as an asset
What is the role of a Chief Data Officer (CDO)?
Guide organization in deriving maximum value from data
Why are organizations appointing Chief Information Officers (CIOs)?
Frequent changes in technology and advances in data formats as well as the increasing importance of the concept of transparency
Why is open government data valuable?
It is valuable if it is utilized
How should policymakers view open data?
As a tool to reach further objectives
What should engagement with open data be?
Demand-driven and consider the views and requests of data users
What additional information should open data provide?
Metadata, frequency of updates, and manuals for working with the data
What should stakeholders do to develop OGD initiatives?
Promote and encourage opening more data, participation, and development of new applications.
What are the different needs of Gov. Data?
Individual citizens want OGD useful for daily lives.
What are civil society groups interested in regarding OGD?
Holding governments accountable
or data that can be used for advocacy
What do businesses demand regarding OGD?
High-quality raw data o create value-added products and services
What approach can governments take to publishing datasets?
Demand-driven approach
How can governments determine which datasets to publish?
By surveying citizens and potential users
What should engagement strategies promote?
Conversations about the data
by allowing users to comment on datasets.
How can interaction among stakeholders & participation of new comers be enhanced?
Provide standard tools, how-to wikis, FAQs, and discussion forums as well as capacity-building workshops.
What is a popular way of engaging with a community that reuses information and develops new applications?
Hosting competitions or hackathons
What is one of the main drivers of data journalism?
Open Government Data
What provides context and depth to stories on complex issues in data journalism?
Datasets, critical thinking, and research
How does data help journalists convey their stories in data journalism?
Through visually appealing and easy-to-follow graphs
What type of data is commonly used in journalism?
Government data
What are visually appealing and easy-to-follow graphs in data journalism called?
Info-graphs
What is A popular way of engaging with a community that reuses information and develops new applications
hosting competitions or hackathons
What is the short-term cost of releasing and maintaining data catalogs likely to be outweighed by
Long-term benefits
