Scope of Policy Application

The Open Data Policy is derived from the National Data Governance Policies issued by the National Data Management Office NDMO.

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The provisions of this policy shall apply to all – unprotected - public data and information produced by the Agency. The purpose of this policy is to establish the most important regulatory controls for sharing open data with the public.

Open by Default

Making the data of public entities available through disclosing, providing access to, or using such data, unless its nature requires non-disclosure or protection of its privacy or confidentiality.

Open Format and Machine-Readable

Data shall be made publicly accessible in a machine-readable format that allows automated processing (such as CSV, XLS, JSON, XML).

Up to Date

The latest versions of open datasets shall be regularly published and made available to the public in a timely fashion.

Comprehensive

Open datasets shall be as complete and as granular as possible.

Non-discriminatory

Datasets shall be made available for all without discrimination or requirement for registration.

Free of Charge

Open data shall be made available for all free of charge.

Open Data Licensing in KSA

Open data shall be subject to a license providing the legal basis for open data usage.

Improved Governance and Citizen Engagement

Open data shall enable data access and engagement for all, reinforce the transparency and accountability of public entities, and support the process of decision-making and provision of public services.

Inclusive Development and Innovation

Entities shall play an active role in promoting the reuse of open data to empower innovators, organizations, and the public in unlocking the value of open data.

Scope of Policy Application

The Open Data Policy is derived from the National Data Governance Policies issued by the National Data Management Office NDMO.

For more information about the Open Data policy ​Press Here.​

The provisions of this policy shall apply to all – unprotected - public data and information produced by the Agency. The purpose of this policy is to establish the most important regulatory controls for sharing open data with the public.

Open by Default

Making the data of public entities available through disclosing, providing access to, or using such data, unless its nature requires non-disclosure or protection of its privacy or confidentiality.

Open Format and Machine-Readable

Data shall be made publicly accessible in a machine-readable format that allows automated processing (such as CSV, XLS, JSON, XML).

Up to Date

The latest versions of open datasets shall be regularly published and made available to the public in a timely fashion.

Comprehensive

Open datasets shall be as complete and as granular as possible.

Non-discriminatory

Datasets shall be made available for all without discrimination or requirement for registration.

Free of Charge

Open data shall be made available for all free of charge.

Open Data Licensing in KSA

Open data shall be subject to a license providing the legal basis for open data usage.

Improved Governance and Citizen Engagement

Open data shall enable data access and engagement for all, reinforce the transparency and accountability of public entities, and support the process of decision-making and provision of public services.

Inclusive Development and Innovation

Entities shall play an active role in promoting the reuse of open data to empower innovators, organizations, and the public in unlocking the value of open data.

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