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1 | Sunlight Foundation Open Data Policy Guidance: Best Practices | ||||||||
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3 | # | Open Data Policy Guidance Best Practice | Explanation and Examples | In place today? (y/n) | Potential policy language | LOE/Feasability (high, med, low) | Political will - Can it be driven/codified in policy (executive order or ordinance)? | Process - can it be driven as part of an internal/administrative policy or governance plan? | Notes |
4 | 1 | Proactively release government information online | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#proactive-release | ||||||
5 | 2 | Reference and build on existing public accountability and access policies | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#build-on-precedent | ||||||
6 | 3 | Build on the values, goals and mission of the community and government | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#goals-and-values | ||||||
7 | 4 | Create a public, comprehensive list of all information holdings | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#lists-of-holdings | ||||||
8 | 5 | Specify methods of determining the prioritization of data release | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#prioritization | ||||||
9 | 6 | Stipulate that provisions apply to contractors or quasi-governmental agencies | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#outside-services | ||||||
10 | 7 | Appropriately safeguard sensitive information | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#sensitive-information | ||||||
11 | 8 | Mandate data formats for maximal technical access | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#open-formats | ||||||
12 | 9 | Provide comprehensive and appropriate formats for varied uses | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#thoughtful-formats | ||||||
13 | 10 | Remove restrictions for accessing information | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#open-access | ||||||
14 | 11 | Mandate data be explicitly license-free | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#license-free | ||||||
15 | 12 | Charge data-creating agencies with recommending an appropriate citation form | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#citations | ||||||
16 | 13 | Require publishing metadata | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#metadata | ||||||
17 | 14 | Require publishing data creation processes | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#open-data-creation | ||||||
18 | 15 | Mandate the use of unique identifiers | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#unique-identifiers | ||||||
19 | 16 | Require code sharing or publishing open source | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#open-code | ||||||
20 | 17 | Require digitization and distribution of archival materials | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#archival-material | ||||||
21 | 18 | Create a central location devoted to data publication and policies | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#data-portals-and-websites | ||||||
22 | 19 | Publish bulk data | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#bulk-data | ||||||
23 | 20 | Create public APIs for accessing information | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#public-apis | ||||||
24 | 21 | Optimize methods of data collection | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#data-collection | ||||||
25 | 22 | Mandate ongoing data publication and updates | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#real-time-updates | ||||||
26 | 23 | Create permanent, lasting access to data | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#permanent-access | ||||||
27 | 24 | Create or appoint oversight authority | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#oversight-authority | ||||||
28 | 25 | Create guidance or other binding regulations for implementation | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#binding-regulations | ||||||
29 | 26 | Incorporate public perspectives into policy implementation | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#public-participation | ||||||
30 | 27 | Set appropriately ambitious timelines for implementation | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#timelines | ||||||
31 | 28 | Create processes to ensure data quality | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#data-quality | ||||||
32 | 29 | Ensure sufficient funding for implementation | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#funding | ||||||
33 | 30 | Create or explore potential partnerships | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#partnerships | ||||||
34 | 31 | Mandate future review for potential changes to this policy | http://sunlightfoundation.com/opendataguidelines/#future-review | ||||||