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open data policy

/ˈoʊpən ˈdeɪtə ˈpɒlɪsi/ · oʊ.pən.dæ.tə.po.lis.i
noun
  1. A set of principles and guidelines that promote the sharing and use of publicly available data, often implemented by governments or organizations. The city council adopted an open data policy to increase transparency and collaboration with the community.
  2. A framework for managing and releasing data in a way that is accessible, reusable, and machine-readable. The company developed an open data policy to facilitate data-driven decision making and innovation.
Did you know? The concept of open data policy has its roots in the open government movement, which aims to increase government transparency and accountability through the release of public data.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 22, 2026