TG135 Underlying data publication version 0.4 is available for public comment for a period of two weeks.
Start date: 20 July 2010
End date: 3 August 2010
The aim of the document
The Government aims to release all underlying data in a re-usable way from its published information. Specifically, ‘From July 2010, government departments and agencies should ensure that any information published includes the underlying data in an open standardized format.’ (PM’s letter of 29 May 2010 to Secretaries of State)
It would be possible for each public body to release the data in such a way that it is collectively no more useful than in the publications themselves. The objective of this guidance is to identify data that should be released and to ensure that the data is easy to work with using common tools.
This guidance is interim guidance pending further consultation.
How can I comment?
You can comment either directly in the comments box on the section you are reading or via email to digigov@coi.gsi.gov.uk.
What happens to my comments?
Comments submitted via the blog and email will be collated and input into the next version of the guidance intended for publication on the COI website. The Digital Policy team will email respondents with a summary of the actions taken in light of comments received. The intention is to complete the process by the end of August 2010.
How can I access the document?
The draft guidance is available either as a PDF (TG135 Underlying data publication, 156kB) or by following the links to individual sections:
- Table of contents
- Introduction
- Requirement
- Identifying underlying data
- Releasing data
- Provenance and information about the data
- Data formats
- Oversight and support for data release
Facilitation
We will facilitate the review via Twitter @digigov.
