Open data
Attribution
Attribution means acknowledging the source of data when using or re-publishing it, giving proper credit to the original creators or providers.
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Data glossaryFreedom of Information (FOI)
Freedom of Information (FOI)
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A requirement in law (e.g. the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in the UK or the FOIA in the US) for public bodies to publish certain information.
Beyond what must be published proactively, such laws oblige public bodies to provide data held by them to citizens on request, unless a specific exemption applies — for example where the data is confidential. Comparable legislation exists worldwide, such as the Right to Information Act 2005 in India.
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Crowdsourcing
Crowdsourcing is a sourcing model in which individuals or organisations obtain goods or services from a large, relatively open group of participants.
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Data Journalism
Data journalism is the use of data, storytelling and visualization to uncover, explain and present stories that are in the public interest.
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