More data is being generated, collected, and analyzed than ever before. Through open data initiatives, many public datasets are available and searchable online, and more are added every day. Transparency is a major benefit of open data, but confidentiality remains important. Sensitive information still must be protected, and datasets that are not sensitive in their own right may become so when combined with others.
Panelists will give an overview of the state of open data in government and describe real-world projects that provide access to previously unsearchable or unavailable datasets while maintaining confidentiality as needed.
Program Takeaways
- Participants will gain an understanding of open data in government, how it’s used, and where it’s headed.
- Participants will learn about the benefits and challenges of open data, including the balance between promoting openness and safeguarding sensitive information.
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