Open data today and tomorrow: the present challenges and possibilities of open data
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Drakopoulou, S. 2018. Open data today and tomorrow: the present challenges and possibilities of open data. International Journal of Electronic Governance. 10 (2), pp. 151-171. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJEG.2018.093836
Type | Article |
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Title | Open data today and tomorrow: the present challenges and possibilities of open data |
Authors | Drakopoulou, S. |
Abstract | This paper argues that because of the present challenges of open data, existing datasets such as governmental open data are limiting the potential possibilities of open data application development. The primary challenges in using open data are the formats in which open data are made available, the digital literacy required to exploit it, and the copyright issues that arise from commercial use. Hackathons provide some creative solutions but are reserved for the 'techno-elite'. In contrast, a new trend is developing in sensor-based purpose-gathered citizen-led open data that can be used to create meaningful interactions with participants and develop open data applications and systems that can serve a particular local area and group of people. This paper draws from the experiences of the members of the London-based collective Cybersalon and the 2014-2015 HyperHabitat series of events, projects, presentations, and hackathons that investigated the changing nature of our living environments. |
Publisher | Inderscience |
Journal | International Journal of Electronic Governance |
ISSN | 1742-7517 |
Publication dates | |
01 Aug 2018 | |
Online | 01 Aug 2018 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 14 Sep 2018 |
Accepted | 01 Mar 2017 |
Output status | Published |
Accepted author manuscript | |
Copyright Statement | This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Inderscience in the International Journal of Electronic Governance, available online: http://doi.org/10.1504/IJEG.2018.093836 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1504/IJEG.2018.093836 |
Language | English |
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