Open Data
Principles of Open Data Availability
The authority works on making data available according to the open government data policy issued in June 2020.
1. Complete Data: The available datasets should be as complete as possible, including all details related to a specific topic. All primary data necessary should also be published to the extent that it does not conflict with privacy and security requirements associated with personally identifiable information. Additionally, metadata should be provided, defining the primary data and explaining how derived data was collected. This allows users to understand the scope of the available information and examine the data with the highest level of detail.2. Providing data from the source without modification or summarization.
3. Data should be made available and updated regularly, depending on the nature of the data (at least annually). Whenever possible, data should be released immediately upon collection, prioritizing data with temporal relevance.
4. Data should be available permanently, with updated versions tracked and archived over time. Any changes made to the data should be clearly indicated (in accordance with the document and archives law issued by Royal Decree No. 60/2007).
5. Data should be easily accessible and downloadable, allowing users to download all data at once (bulk download). Additionally, there should be a means of requesting additional data via an API (Application Programming Interface).
6. Data should be provided in a structure or format that allows applications to read it automatically. Data available in PDF format is usually difficult for applications to read. Therefore, data should be available in XML, JSON, XLS, CSV, or any other machine-readable formats.
7. Attach a digital signature (e.g., using tagging) or provide proof of the publication date, data accuracy, and integrity. The digital signature helps verify the source of the information and ensures that the data has not been altered after publication.
8. Provide necessary documentation for the datasets, its format, and the meanings of the data and information. This documentation should be sufficient to help users understand the open data, its meaning, and its accuracy, and should be available on websites.
9. Provide data to everyone permanently and at any time without verifying the identity of users (no registration required) or requiring justification to access this data.
10. Provide data to everyone without the need for a license or special permission.
11. Provide data without restrictions on its publication, and without being subject to copyright, trademarks, patents, or trade secrets. Additionally, it should be indicated that this data is public information as part of government work and is available without usage restrictions. Public sector units should use open licenses to clarify usage terms, such as open database licenses, Creative Commons licenses, and terms of use specific to the World Bank.