Open Data

"Open data is data that anyone can accessuse and share. Governments, businesses and individuals can use open data to bring about social, economic and environmental benefits." (European Commission, n.y.) 

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European Commission. What is open data? (n.y.). Link: https://www.europeandataportal.eu/elearning/en/module1/#/id/co-01

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