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As part of the implementation of the Data Governance Act (DGA), the European Commission has introduced common logos to identify trusted data intermediation services and data altruism organisations. The logos allow to differentiate recognised trusted services from other services, contributing to transparency in the data market. Once the services are identified, they have to display the common logo clearly on every online and offline publication that relates to their activities. The DGA defines a set of rules for providers of data intermediation services to ensure that they will function as

The recent publication from data.europa.eu ‘Improving data publishing by open data portal managers and owners’ aims to help open data portal managers and owners to create added value with open data by publishing high-quality data in a simple manner. The design of the data-publishing process is crucial and implementing improvements to this process can significantly contribute to the use and dissemination of open data. The report focuses on three areas of data publishing: Data and metadata quality: Open data is most useful when it maintains a high standard of quality. Methods, targets and

Today the Digital Services Act (DSA) comes into force for large online platforms, including Amazon, Google and TikTok. From now on, 19 platforms and search engines with at least 45 million users will have to comply with the DSA rules concerning data collection, privacy, disinformation, online hate speech and more. The law aims to give users of those platforms, including minors, more rights and influence over their accounts and ensure a high level of privacy and security. What are the new obligations? The large online platforms will have to identify, analyse and mitigate a wide array of

On Friday, 8 September from 10.00 to 11.30, the data.europa academy is hosting a webinar on ‘Geospatial Trends 2023: Opportunities for data.europa.eu from emerging trends in the geospatial community’. Geospatial data contains information on properties or conditions tied to specific locations on Earth. Looking at the geospatial context – the “where” – of a phenomenon often reveals interesting correlations or revelations. It is an important feature of data.europa.eu to facilitate the discovery and access to open geospatial data sources. As we continue developing furtherdata.europa.eu, we strive

Forest fires cause significant damage, as seen in the recent fires that occurred in various countries during July 2023. Open data can play a crucial role in monitoring these fires, assessing the extent of damage and supporting firefighting efforts. The European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) uses data for several specific applications to support forest protection services in the EU and neighbouring countries with their firefighting efforts. EFFIS, set up by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the European Commission in 1998, focuses on the development and implementation of advanced

Whether you are traveling the world or enjoying the comforts of home, the summer holidays provide the perfect opportunity to finally finish that book and explore new stories. Are you looking for engaging reads? Data.europa.eu has compiled a list of eight insightful readings, including articles and books, to help you discover unique stories related to open data, analytics, AI and more! Open data and AI: A symbiotic relationship for progress: Data is a critical component of AI systems. This data story highlights the connection between open data and AI performance with real-life use cases. City

Every six months, a Member State takes over the presidency of the Council of the European Union. On 1 July 2023, Spain assumed this role for the fifth time in history. Prior to Spain, Sweden held the presidency for the first half of 2023. The goal of the presidency is for the 27 Member States to work together and achieve the best possible results for Europe and its citizens. During the council meetings, the role of the presidency is that of a mediator. In this manner, it facilitates commitments and agreements between Member States. Each presidency sets up its own programme and events to reach

Today is International Youth Day, celebrating the ways in which youth lead as agents of change for global goals. To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and respond to the global climate crisis, the green transition is crucial. Youth play an important role in this transition which requires the right knowledge, abilities, values and attitude to live in, develop and support a sustainable society. Funded by the European Union, the EUTeens4Green projects has been launched for youth to take ownership and become actors of change to contribute to advancing the green transition in their

On Wednesday, 18 October, the European Commission together with the newly inaugurated Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, are organising this year’s Semantic Interoperability (SEMIC) conference. The conference, taking place in Madrid, will focus on ‘Interoperable Europe in the age of AI’. During the day, hundreds of professionals from the public, private and academic sectors come together to exchange knowledge and participate in a variety of discussions. The development of AI continues its journey with new groundbreaking applications around every corner. The current

Are you eager to learn more about the power of open data and how it can be transformed into innovative solutions? Join the data.europa.eu workshop ‘Open data for regional growth: showcasing a real-life success story’ on 11 October from 14.30 to 15.30 CET. Book your place here, click on ‘register’ and create your profile to get in touch with other participants, schedule one-to-one meetings and build your personal agenda. The workshop is part of the European Week of Regions and Cities 2023: Thriving Regions, Stronger Europe (#EURegionsWeek), taking place from 9 to 12 October 2023. It is the