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Open Data - Are You Compliant with the EU Directive?
From Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform
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From Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform
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Open data has evolved from a best practice process into a legal requirement for all public sector organisations in Ireland. The Open Data Directive The Open Data Directive mandates the release of public sector data in free and open formats. The Directive was transposed into Irish law on July 22nd 2021.
Open data has become law for good reason. There are lots of benefits that come with opening up public sector data – for citizens, for organisations and for Ireland’s economic growth more broadly. These include;
It’s crucial that public sector organisations fully understand and efficiently implement their legal obligations under the new Open Data Directive. The Open Data Unit in Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery and Reform are offering a range of training courses in Open Data through their partners NUI, Galway and Urban Tide.