Open

Data Site Generations

This table defines a technology independent series of generations for open data sites based on increasing sophistication and functionality. Specific open data sites may exhibit cross-generational characteristics.

Datasets

1st Gen

2nd Gen

3rd Gen

4th Gen

5th Gen

Data index Structured data index

Random data sets, those that agencies can release fast Format of original data Some selected datasets, most remain random datasets Some standard web formatting (RDF, ATOM)

Standardised Data community Integrated data data index platform

At least 50 per cent of datasets selected and planned for release 50 per cent web format, some in multiple formats Most open licenses Agency workflows automated, some FOI integration Semi-automated apps/site listing public ratings, comments Ability to sort and filter data Basic charting and mapping Co-ordinated releases by topics across agencies. Some non government data sets Most in standard web format, some auto conversion Standard open licenses Cross-jurisdictional platform. Release schedule. Public can upload/ share own sets Web format with auto conversion Standard open licenses

Formats

License Requests

Default licensing Some open licenses Email or basic form. No workflow No listings Manual workflow with some site mgr. interaction Manual listing of sites or apps created with open data None None Raw data only, formatting by destination site

Automated FOI workflow, Fully automated and data request voting, transparent process, with workflow transparency custom alerts Collaboration to co-develop apps, data competition mgmt. functionality Mash-ups, correction, conversion by public Can request advanced visualisations Collaboration to co-develop apps, data competition mgmt. functionality Mash-up submission as datasets by public Advanced charting and time series visualisation

Usage

Manipulation None Visualisation Embedding

None Raw data only, formatting by destination site Media releases Little or none

Embed data tables in Create and embed custom Create/embed data mash- other sites data views ups and visualisations

Engagement Discussion

Some social media Some social media & Alerts and groups by data Alerts and groups by data release alerts topic topic and agency Site comments, limited site mgr. involvement Tags, comments by Rating by dataset, active dataset, active mgr. mgr. & agency involvement involvement Tags, etc. by dataset and agency. Inter-agency and private discussions
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