Open data
Information that is discoverable and usable by the public
Open data is information collected by the government and made available to everyone. From information on specific landmarks to statistics on the economy or the environment, availability of open data can drive innovation, efficiency, and value for the public.
Related Policy
M-13-13, Guidance on managing open information as an asset
Open data: Essential knowledge
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Decoding public sentiment: Harnessing open data to gain insights into service delivery
Learn how open data can accelerate your customer experience strategy.
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How to get your open data on Data.gov
Find out how federal, federal geospatial, and non-federal data is funneled to Data.gov.
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Understanding the Site Scanning program
This program automatically generates data about the health and best practices of federal websites.
