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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…
High-value meteorological datasets
The cross-cutting nature of open data on weather and climate data has favoured its use in areas as diverse as precision agriculture, fire prevention or the precision forestry. But the relevance of these datasets lies not only in their direct applicability across multiple industries, but also in thei…
Complying with Europe. The Mobility High Value Datasets Regulation
Spain, as part of the European Union, is committed to the implementation of the European directives on open data and re-use of public sector information. This includes the adoption of initiatives such as the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/138 issued by the European Commission, whic…
Complying with Europe. The High Value Sites of Earth Observation and Environment Regulation
The European Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/138 sets clear guidelines for public bodies on the availability of high-value datasets within 16 months from 20 January 2023. These high-value high value datasets (High value datasets or HVD) are grouped into the following themes, which were…
How to measure carbon footprint using open data
The carbon footprint is a key indicator for understanding the environmental impact of our actions. It measures the amount of greenhouse gas emissions released into the atmosphere as a result of human activities, most notably the burning of fossil fuels such as oil, natural gas and coal. These gases,…
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…
Data activism: an increasingly relevant practice in the age of platforms
Data activism is an increasingly significant citizen practice in the platform era for its growing contribution to democracy, social justice and rights. It is an activism that uses data and data analysis to generate evidence and visualisations with the aim of revealing injustices, improving peop…
