Working with open data? Here's four things you might want to think about
Open data—data available for anyone to access, use, and share—are playing a crucial role in our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In Canada, open government data ensure real-time tracking of COVID-19 cases and vaccination. These data also support transparent reporting of the economic and social impacts of COVID-19.
Open data are “a powerful tool that can spur innovation, inform decision-making, and ultimately save lives,” says Wilfreda Edward-Dolcy, open data specialist with Canada’s federal-level Open Government Team.
While support for open data is surging amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, countries and governments worldwide have long recognized the value of open data for responding to global challenges.
With increasing volumes of data freely available, the following advice is worth considering the next time you consider using open data.
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