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Open data economy

6 January 2017

  • A young man with glasses is watching futuristic symbols on a computer screen. Symbols are reflecting in the man’s glasses.

    What does 2017 hold for open data initiatives?

    From consolidation to transparency, experts share thoughts on what the coming year holds for the open data economy

14 December 2016

  • The Eiffel Tower, in Paris

    Unlock the vaults: the Bank of France opens the door on its data

    Could a new open data room at the Banque de France help reveal the seeds of the next financial crisis?

1 November 2016

  • Aerial photograph of motorway at night

    Three ways to grow the open data economy

    Nigel Shadbolt
    A modern digital state needs an effective data infrastructure. Sir Nigel Shadbolt calls on the government to support innovation and promote data literacy

27 October 2016

  • Underground pipe burst

    Access to data could be vital in addressing the global water crisis

    Across the globe, open data projects are trying to raise awareness of poor water quality, increasing access to valuable information

11 October 2016

  • Shop closures are outstripping store openings

    A data strategy could help independent retailers to thrive

    Data could give shop owners access to a wealth of previously untapped business insight, helping to boost sales

16 September 2016

  • Eiffel Tower and red, white a blue balloons.

    Planning to leave the UK following Brexit? Open data can help

    Online services are supplying data on everything from the cost of living to commuting times to help people work out the best place to live

7 September 2016

  • Head on digital screen

    Can data shape the future of mental health support?

    Open data is being used to design resources for people with mental health conditions to help them find the right support

19 August 2016

  • A voter places his voting card into a ballot box at a polling station.

    Apps for democracy – open data and the future of politics

    A new wave of open data based apps and tech could help widen voter participation and encourage greater understanding of political systems

11 August 2016

  • Old book and gavel on wooden

    How open data helps citizens to know the law

    Projects in the UK and US give people easy access to court judgments so they know their rights before seeking legal advice

21 July 2016

  • A European flag is flown in front of The Elizabeth Tower which houses the "Big Ben" bell in the Palace of Westminster, as thousands of protesters gather in Parliament Square as they take part in a March for Europe, through the centre of London on July 2, 2016, to protest against Britain's vote to leave the EU, which has plunged the government into political turmoil and left the country deeply polarised. Protesters from a variety of movements march from Park Lane to Parliament Square to show solidarity with those looking to create a more positive, inclusive kinder Britain in Europe. / AFP PHOTO / Niklas HALLE'NNIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP/Getty Images

    What does Brexit mean for open data in the UK?

    Britain’s decision to leave the EU will have an impact on open data projects and workers, but to what extent is still uncertain

16 June 2016

  • A woman winnows rice paddy to separate husk and impurities in Assam, India.

    Data pioneers aim to close the development gap in rural India

    An ambitious initiative to document agriculture and education is paying off, allowing NGOs and government departments to find data-driven solutions

3 June 2016

  • Demis Hassabis is the chief executive of Google DeepMind, which recently received up to 1.6 million patients’ data from the NHS.

    Data trusts could allay our privacy fears

    Neil Lawrence
    Current data-sharing arrangements are more akin to a form of data feudalism than data democracy

19 May 2016

  • Nicky Morgan, equalities minister, announced in February that companies employing more than 250 people would have to disclose pay gaps by 2018.

    Closing the gender pay gap in media

    Agencies, broadcasters and publishers are addressing disparities in their own organisations as the government seeks to expose the worst offenders

10 May 2016

  • The Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) estimates that around 12% of people living in Washington DC and neighbouring parts of Virginia and Maryland are food-deprived.

    Open data feeds the poor 20,000 tonnes of food per year in Washington DC

    The Capital Area Food Bank is using predictive analytics to optimise food handouts in deprived neighbourhoods

5 May 2016

  • Google has been given access to the details of up to 1.6m patients from the Royal Free Hospital Trust.

    Google's NHS deal does not bode well for the future of data-sharing

    Neil Lawrence
    Privacy concerns enable companies to avoid the scrutiny that is crucial to reaping public benefits from patient data

4 May 2016

  • Cyclists in morning rush hour at the Elephant and Castle in London.

    Can data help a million Londoners get fit?

    The Olympic Park and TfL are embarking upon groundbreaking data-driven initiatives designed to make cycling and other sports safer and more accessible

12 April 2016

  • Pulse monitor on index finger

    Oxford professor calls for European ethical codes on patient data

    Prof Luciano Floridi proposes codes for the reuse of medical data and data donation

11 April 2016

  • Scientist inoculating an agar plate with bacteria in microbiology lab

    Mapping antibiotic resistance in real-time

    As the spread of ‘super bugs’ continues, open data can be used to pinpoint areas most at risk and help healthcare providers tackle the issue

6 April 2016

  • The Brazilian government fumigates houses to prevent the possible spread of the mosquito that transmits the Zika virus.

    WHO hails 'swift and positive response' to Zika data-sharing initiative

    The Zika Open project was launched last month amid concerns that valuable knowledge was lost during the Ebola crisis

16 February 2016

  • Natwest, HSBC and Barclays Bank signs

    Is the banking industry about to have its 'Uber moment'?

    Some high street banks have resisted change but an open banking standard is set to revolutionise how consumers manage their finances
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