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DCAT-AP-ES: A step forward in open data interoperability
Context and need for an update
Data is a key resource in the digital transformation of public administrations. Ensuring its access, interoperability and reuse is fundamental to improve transparency, foster innovation and enable the development of efficient public services centered on citizens.
In th…
How to build a citizen science initiative considering open data from the start
Citizen participation in the collection of scientific data promotes a more democratic science, by involving society in R+D+i processes and reinforcing accountability. In this sense, there are a variety of citizen science initiatives launched by entities such as CSIC, CENEAM or CREAF, among oth…
HealthDCAT-AP: The Standard That Connects Health Data to People
Data is the engine of innovation, and its transformative potential is reflected in all areas, especially in health. From faster diagnoses to personalized treatments to more effective public policies, the intelligent use of health information has the power to change lives in profound and meaningful w…
How local councils drive open data in municipalities
Although local governments are the closest actors to citizens, they often face limitations in terms of resources and capacities to implement open data effectively. The diputations, as intermediate institutions between central government and municipalities, play a key role in coordinating, supporting…
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…
Application of the UNE 0081:2023 Specification for data quality evaluation
The new UNE 0081 Data Quality Assessment specification, focused on data as a product (datasets or databases), complements the UNE 0079 Data Quality Management specification, which we analyse in this article, and focuses on data quality management processes. Both standards 0079 and 008…
A common language to enable interoperability between open dataset catalogs
Open data plays a relevant role in technological development for many reasons. For example, it is a fundamental component in informed decision making, in process evaluation or even in driving technological innovation. Provided they are of the highest quality, up-to-date and ethically sound, data can…
APIs for open data Access
Last December, the Congress of Deputies approved Royal Decree-Law 24/2021, which included the transposition of Directive (EU) 2019/1024 on open data and the reuse of public sector information. This Royal Decree amends Law 37/2007 on the reuse of public sector information, including new requirements…
Importance of Data Cataloguing
Every day in the world, large amounts of data are generated that constitute an incredible potential for knowledge creation. Much of this data are generated by organisations that make them available to citizens.
It is recommended that the publication of these data in open data portals, such as datos.…
Research data repositories: re3data.org
The research data is very valuable, and its permanent access is one of the greatest challenges for all agents involved in the scientific world: research staff, funding agencies, publishers and academic institutions. The long-term conservation of data and the culture of open access are sources of new…