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The German government wants to create a culture of open data sharing – and is setting a good example. The second Open Data Act, which the cabinet passed on Wednesday (10 February), expands the obligations of public authorities to make their data available to the general public. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Like all organisations that provide services, the German government needs to collect data about customers. In this case, that would be the population. This treasure trove of public sector data is now to be shared more with the general public in order to promote innovation and research.
Data is the substance of digital innovation. Algorithms, for example for artificial intelligence or to personalise offers, have to be “fed” with large amounts of data to learn. That is why the German government wants data to be shared between private companies and is now setting a good example.