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ODUG Data Request Roadmap launch
ODUG Data Request Roadmap launch
Site Usage
Today we've enhanced our Site Usage pages, introducing graphs and data download measurement. This highlights the datasets that are attracting most interest in each month and shows how the site is doing in terms of overall metrics, such as total …
National Address Dataset Benefits
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I was in a Black Cab last week, talking to the driver about postcodes and address data, because we all talk to the cabbie about whatever is occupying our thoughts….. “Do you know,” he said, “my navigation system is hopeless …
ODUG response to consultation on the code of practice
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Earlier this month ODUG responded to the Cabinet Office consultation on the code of practice for datasets and beta charged licence. A copy of the full response is available below.
ODUG progress on a National Address Dataset
ODUG progress on a National Address Dataset ODUG is continuing to work with stakeholders across the Open Data community to strengthen, with improved evidence and examples, the business case for an Open National Address Dataset. Two strong themes are emerging …
One small step - DCLG business plan indicator dashboard
If you’ve read my guest blog at the ODI, you’ll have spotted that I’m trying to push forward DCLG’s open data contribution on three main fronts. One of those is: testing how to grow and extend our open data store to incorporate more …
ODUG dataset recommendations
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First of all, I would like to thank everyone who’s made a data request since the Open Data User Group (ODUG) launched the new data request form back in September. I am delighted with the number of requests we have received during this period, and encouraged by the show of interest and demand that is out there. It really makes my role as chair of ODUG worthwhile.
UK Location Transformation Services Update
The INSPIRE regulations provide a framework that describes how datasets that fall within specified categories should be published. This describes both how the data should be presented (data specifications) and how they should be accessed (view and download services – …
Call for views on the new draft code of practice for datasets
Today we began the online consultation for a new set of guidance to accompany the new, to be commenced, provisions in the Freedom of Information Act that enhance the right to data. We are planning commencement for the new provisions …
5 Stars Rating Algorithm
Every dataset gets rated against Tim Berners-Lee's 5 Stars of Openness using an algorithm that has to cope with a number of technical challenges. For example it is relatively simple to check a link works, but how do you tell apart …
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