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What data governance should look like in open source AI models
Open source artificial intelligence (AI) is an opportunity to democratise innovation and avoid the concentration of power in the technology industry. However, their development is highly dependent on the availability of high quality datasets and the implementation of robust data governance framework…
Data Sandboxes: Exploring the potential of open data in a secure environment
Data sandboxes are tools that provide us with environments to test new data-related practices and technologies, making them powerful instruments for managing and using data securely and effectively. These spaces are very useful in determining whether and under what conditions it is feasibl…
Global principles of AI journalism
General ethical frameworks
The absence of a common, unified, ethical framework for the use of artificial intelligence in the world is only apparent and, in a sense, a myth. There are a multitude of supranational charters, manuals and sets of standards that set out principles of ethical use, although…
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.…
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…
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…
Quantifying the value of data
There is a recurring question that has been around since the beginning of the open data movement, and as efforts and investments in data collection and publication have increased, it has resonated more and more strongly: What is the value of a dataset?
This is an extremely difficult question to answ…
Open data in Spain according to the Global Data Barometer study
The Global Data Barometer is a new multi-dimensional study that assesses the potential of data use by public administration in more than 100 countries. It is a tool that thoroughly investigates data policies and practices in their governance, openness and use for the public good.
This new Barometer…
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…
The new life of data beyond reporting
Public administrations and international organisations are increasingly using new, more practical and creative approaches to problem solving, focusing on real data and how to better understand people's needs. This will enable them to propose solutions that meet those needs more directly and effecti…
