Open Data presented by Wilbert Kraan of Cetis at Open Scotland, Edinburgh, 27th June 2013.

1. Open data
Wilbert Kraan

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Why Open Data?
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Transparency
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Releasing social and commercial value
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Participation and engagement

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Transparency: publishing expenses
data
Can improve data quality
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Many eyes spot more issues
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Motivates desirable behaviour
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Being careful makes you look good
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Saves money
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publishing is cheaper than individual FOI requests

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Releasing social and commercial
value; Ordnance Survey data
 Allows people to create new apps and services
 Crime maps, etc.
 Allows other people to add value to their own apps
and services
 e.g. pinpointing applications

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Participation and engagement
 Empower individuals and organisations with
information
 Learner journey data

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Thank you
 Wilbert Kraan
 w.g.kraan@ovod.net

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Thank you
 Wilbert Kraan
 w.g.kraan@ovod.net