
Data protection is an essential element to consider before opening your data. Dive into the European data protection landscape and break down the legal basics around open data and data sharing. This lesson delves into open data and privacy, the importance of data governance, and explores the impact current and upcoming legislation, such as the General Data Protection Act, has on the data ecosystem and exchange of data.
- Level:
- Beginner
- Theme:
- Policy

Data spaces aims to support data sharing across sectors, shaping our society and economy. Although they seem to be a key element in the single market of data, yet there are some elements to be defined and ongoing discussions on how this will look like in the future. This course dives into this topic, combining e-learnings, webinars, reading materials and tools that will dive into the world of data sharing platforms and data spaces. Join us and discover the full potential of data spaces!
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Theme:
- PolicyPortalImpact
- Audience:
- Public sector, Data providers, Private sector, Non-governmental organisations

How can you safeguard open data from cybersecurity threats? In this lesson, you will explore the fundamentals of open data and the cybersecurity challenges associated with it. You'll learn about the major risks such as data tampering, privacy violations, and other vulnerabilities that can arise when sharing and using open data.
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Theme:
- PolicyLegalImpact

When we talk about ‘open data’, we mean legal openness, so everybody can access, reuse and distribute it. This lesson is a first introduction to open data licensing, and what it means in practice. Through e-learnings, videos, readings, and the licensing tool, you’ll be able to differentiate between the different licenses, build a machine-readable open license that can be applied to all online content, and use the the European data portal licensing tool. By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to select the right open data license for your dataset.
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Theme:
- PolicyLegalImpact

Are you a developer looking to create or update a product or service? Or in a project that needs dataset to create a prototype or application? This is the course for you! Our e-learning modules will highlight the value and benefits of open data and how to exploit its full potential in the digital age. Through webinars and reading materials, you’ll see different business models and examples of initiatives that use open data. By the end of the lesson, you’ll understand how to use open data to create a new product or service or develop it and take it to the next level. Join us and discover the full potential of open data!
- Level:
- Beginner
- Theme:
- BusinessPolicyImpact
- Audience:
- Developers, Private sector

How can you access open data and high-value datasets? In this lessons you will find out how to access open data, including high-value datasets (i.e. data that has the potential to generate important societal and economic benefits when reused). This lesson is provides a step-by-step access guide to open data and high-value datasets. Through the reading material, you’ll also gain insights in what your rights are and how to access public sector data that cannot be made openly available.
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Theme:
- PolicyLegalImpact

Are you looking to understand the concept and the benefits of open data? This course is for you! Our e-learning modules will introduce you to the concept of open data, its many benefits, and how to unlock its value in the digital age. Through webinars and reading materials, you’ll explore the creative possibilities and innovation that can be achieved with open data. Moreover, we’ll show you how the European data portal can support the use of open data for various purposes, including providing technical and legal advice, as well as real-world examples and inspirational use cases. Join us and discover the full potential of open data!
- Level:
- Beginner
- Theme:
- PolicyImpactQuality
- Audience:
- Academia, Journalists, Public sector, Private sector, Non-governmental organisations

Are you looking to understand how legislation and regulations can impact the publication and reuse of open data? This course is for you! Our e-learning modules will introduce the different types of open data licenses and provide information and the tools needed to select the right one. Through the webinars and reading materials, you can gain a deeper understanding of the current legal challenges on the use and distribution of open data through existing and upcoming legislation, on topics such as intellectual property or data protection. Join us and let’s explore the full potential of open data!
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Theme:
- LegalPolicy
- Audience:
- Data providers, Academia, Public sector, Private sector

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already part of our lives – it is not science fiction. From using a virtual personal assistant to organise our working day, to travelling in a self-driving vehicle, to our phones suggesting songs or restaurants that we might like, AI is a reality. The way we approach AI will define the world we live in.
This lesson aims to shed light on how artificial intelligence can bring opportunities to our lives, and covers topics ranging from who owns the rights to AI-generated work to the laws that govern it. It explores the link between artificial intelligence and fundamental rights, such as data protection and privacy. Lastly, it provides insights into the AI Act legislation and its impact on the open data ecosystem.
What are the risks, legal concerns, and constraints surrounding ArtificiaI Intelligence (AI) usage? Which opportunities does AI create for citizens and businesses? How is the EU regulating AI? This lesson is your key to shed light on how artificial intelligence is shaping the current open data ecosystems. Through webinars and reading materials, you’ll gain insights into how Artificial Intelligence is changing the data landscape, how the EU aims to regulate AIs, and what it means for you. By the end of this lesson, you’ll have the knowledge and tools needed to understand the AI Act.
- Level:
- Beginner
- Theme:
- LegalPolicy
- Audience:
- Public sector, Data providers, Private sector

Dive into the world of open data and break down the basics with this interactive lesson. From experts’ explanations to understanding the "ABCs" of open data, you'll come away with a solid understanding of what open data is and why it matters! By the end of this e-learning, you'll know the key elements of open data, like how it drives digital transformation.
- Level:
- Beginner
- Theme:
- PolicyQuality