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The importance of licences in the digital environment: an approach accessible to all
In an increasingly digitised world, the creation, use and distribution of software and data have become essential activities for individuals, businesses and government organisations. However, behind these everyday practices lies a crucial aspect: licensingof both software and data.
Understanding wha…
Open data for a better understanding of the housing situation in Spain
Housing is one of the main concerns of Spanish citizens, according to the January 2025 barometer of the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (CIS). In order to know the real situation of access to housing, it is necessary to have public, updated and quality data, which allows all the actors in thi…
Open data to promote healthy ageing
Data on older people can play a crucial role in promoting healthy ageing, assisting the development and maintenance of the physical and mental capacities that enable well-being in old age. This open data can be used for the development of policies to better respond to the needs of older people, such…
This is the new FEMP Model Ordinance on Data Governance
The Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP) approved at the end of 2023 two model ordinances that address progress in two key areas: transparency and data governance. Both documents will not only improve the quality of processes, but also facilitate access, managemen…
4 examples of harmonisation of datasets
In any project related to data, it is common to have different sources of information. Data is key for companies and public administrations, in decision making or as a basis for the implementation of projects, services or products. But if these data sources display information in a heterogeneous way…
Creative Commons licenses and general conditions for the reuse of public sector information in Spain
In the more traditional conception of the right of access and transparency of public sector entities, obtaining information requires, in advance, the processing of an administrative procedure that ends with the corresponding resolution by which the requested information is granted or denied. However…
