Granular Data Governance Systems for Open Data
Our recently published report ‘Granular Data Governance Systems for
Open Data
[https://data.europa.eu/sites/default/files/report/Granular%20Data%20Governance%20Systems%20for%20Open%20Data.pdf]’
explores the transformative effects of the Data Governance Act (DGA)
[https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/data-governance-act]
on open data ecosystems across Europe. This study delves into the
complexities of data governance and its implications for public sector
information management. It helps to understand the opportunities
created by the DGA for open data and the effect on data sovereignty
for individual citizens.  

The DGA, which came into effect on 24 September 2023, introduces
several activities aimed at supporting data sharing and the setup and
development of Common European Data Spaces, while simultaneously
increasing data availability across EU countries. The report examines
three primary innovations: the broadening of the legal framework for
certain categories of data, the establishment of data intermediation
services, and the introduction of data altruism. 

One of the significant advancements highlighted in the report is the
creation of Secure Processing Environments for sensitive data. These
environments allow public sector bodies to share data that was
previously excluded from the Open Data Directive
[https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/legislation-open-data],
such as personal and commercially confidential data, under strict
safeguards. This development is expected to unlock new opportunities
for data reuse while maintaining data protection and confidentiality.
The report also emphasises the role of data intermediation services,
which act as trusted third parties to facilitate data sharing between
entities from both the public and private sectors. 

If you are interested in the nuances and flexibility the DGA offers
for data governance, you can read our report
[https://data.europa.eu/sites/default/files/report/Granular%20Data%20Governance%20Systems%20for%20Open%20Data.pdf]
to find out detailed insights. In line with the aim of data.europa.eu
[https://data.europa.eu/en], the DGA supports innovation and
collaboration across Europe by enhancing the availability and utility
of open data.  

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Publication Date/Time
2024-09-09T08:00:00+00:00
The impact of the Data Governance Act on open data ecosystems in
Europe