Open Linked Data, Open Government Data Sets

The paper explores the emerging trend of governmental data openness that began in late 2009, highlighting the accessibility of valuable data sources to the general public via the internet. It provides an overview of Open Linked Data and Government Data Sets, examining practices in regions such as the U.K., northern Europe, the U.S.A., and Australia. The discussion includes the various approaches to Open Data and the needs of different user groups, emphasizing the similarities and differences in how these datasets are made available globally.