What is open data? Who decides what should be made public? Why do governments open their data - and what happens when they do? The book provides a clear and focused introduction to one of the key concepts shaping modern government, transparency and digital society. Drawing on academic research and policy analysis , this book brings together the essential concepts, debates and frameworks needed to understand how public-sector data is created, opened, governed and used.
Written for readers who want to understand open data without getting lost in academic jargon , the book explores both the promise of open data and the questions and criticisms surrounding it. In this book, you will explore:
What open data actually means and how it differs from related concepts such as public-sector information and Big Data
Different types and classifications of open data
Degrees of openness - and why "open" is not always simply open or closed
Why governments open their data and what motivates public institutions to do so
The legal and policy frameworks surrounding public-sector information
The benefits, limitations and criticisms of open data
Key academic authors, research and additional resources for further exploration
Rather than presenting open data as an unquestioned solution, this book also examines the challenges, limitations and controversies surrounding data openness. Who is this book for? This book is useful for students, researchers, policy professionals, public-sector employees, business professionals and anyone interested in digital government, transparency and data-driven society .
It can also serve as a concise starting point for readers who want to explore the academic and policy debate around open data without reading dozens of separate sources. About this edition This book is an updated and expanded version of a chapter from the author's earlier research and focuses specifically on Open Data and Public-Sector Information (PSI) . If you are interested in the broader relationship between Smart Cities, Smart Mobility, Open Data and the European Union , you may also want to explore the author's related research: Smart Cities in Europe: Open Data in a Smart Mobility Context. Kindle & paperback You can read Kindle books on virtually any digital device - including an iPhone, iPad, laptop, tablet or smartphone - using the free Kindle app. Keywords: Open Data, Public Sector Information, PSI, Big Data, Transparency, Open Government, Policy Analysis, Digital Government, E-Government, Smart Cities, Smart Mobility, Data Governance, Public Policy, Data-Driven Society
