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How AI is transforming employment
Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised various aspects of society and our environment. With ever faster technological advances, AI is transforming the way daily tasks are performed in different sectors of the economy.
As such, employment is one of the sectors where it is having…
How to present open data accessibly
Open data should be inherently accessible, meaning it must be available for free and without barriers that could restrict access and reuse. Accessibility is a fundamental and complex issue because it means that these data sets should not only be available in reusable formats but also that anyone sho…
The obligation to provide data to public bodies in exceptional situations in the Data Regulations (Data Act)
The recent Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2023 on harmonised rules for fair access to and use of data (Data Act) introduces important new developments in European legislation to facilitate access to data generated by connected products and rela…
Big Data Test Infrastructure: A free environment for public administrations to experiment with open data
The Big Data Test Infrastructure (BDTI) is a tool funded by the European Digital Agenda, which enables public administrations to perform analysis with open data and open source tools in order to drive innovation.
This free-to-use, cloud-based tool was created in 2019 to accelerate d…
Artificial intelligence to improve interoperability in the European public sector
The European Union has placed the digital transformation of the public sector at the heart of its policy agenda. Through various initiatives under the Digital Decade policy programme, the EU aims to boost the efficiency of public services and provide a better experience for citizens.…
Data policies that foster innovation
The importance of data in today's society and economy is no longer in doubt. Data is now present in virtually every aspect of our lives. This is why more and more countries have been incorporating specific data-related regulations into their policies: whether they relate to personal, busin…
User access to data from connected products and related services in the new European Data Regulation ( Data Act)
The adoption of the Regulation (EU) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2023 on harmonised rules for fair access to and use of data (Data Law) is an important step forward in the regulation of the European Union to facilitate data accessibility. This is an initiative already…
Data citation, a practice that favours the re-use of data
We are living in a historic moment in which data is a key asset, on which many small and large decisions of companies, public bodies, social entities and citizens depend every day. It is therefore important to know where each piece of information comes from, to ensure that the issues that affect our…
Overcoming Data Publishing Challenges with Linked Data Event Streams (LDES)
What challenges do data publishers face?
In today's digital age, information is a strategic asset that drives innovation, transparency and collaboration in all sectors of society. This is why data publishing initiatives have developed enormously as a key mechanism for unlocking the potential of this…
New Year's resolution: Apply the UNE data specifications in your organisation
As tradition dictates, the end of the year is a good time to reflect on our goals and objectives for the new phase that begins after the chimes. In data, the start of a new year also provides opportunities to chart an interoperable and digital future that will enable the development of a robust data…
