Under 6th pillar of digital India Initiative, Open Government Data Platform is endeavoring share of Government data in open domain to improve openness and transparency between Government and the public, encouraging participation of the community and emphasizing data driven decision making to enable the delivery of integrated services.
Structured data available in open format and open license for public access and use, usually termed as “Open Data,” it allows citizens and businesses to find new ways to use it and to create new innovative products and services. The Open Government Data initiative started in India with the notification of the National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP), on 17th March 2012 & in pursuance of the policy, the Open Government Data Platform India (data.gov.in) was launched in 2012.
Data also is one of the most valuable resources of modern governance, sharing of which enables various and non-exclusive usages for both commercial and non-commercial purposes. Associating an Open License with Open Data is necessary to ensure the legal grounding for its potential reuse and also is crucial to ensure that such data is not misused or misinterpreted (for example, by insisting on proper attribution), and that all users have the same and permanent right to use the data. For a data user wishing to use and build on top of public data, they require assurance of what they legally can and can’t do with the data both commercially and non-commercially. To promote access to publicly held information, promoting transparency and enabling wider economic and social gain, need has been felt in the Government that there must be an Open Government Data Use License.
Government Open Data Use License - India has been drafted by the Suresh Chandra (Law Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs) Committee. After several rounds of discussions and deliberations the committee has finalized the draft of the license.
General public and stake-holders including open data community members, professionals, academicians, data scientists, NGOs, institutions, government bodies, etc. in the field of open data production, consumption and management are hereby solicited to send their suggestions on draft Government Open Data Use License - India.
You are requested to type your suggestion in the given box. Please mention the Clause number on which you want to suggest.Please put a ‘#’ sign before the Clause number. You can refer the following example:
#Clause4: Followed by your Suggestion.
You can also upload a pdf file compiling all your suggestions.
Please refer the full text of:
Government Open Data Use License – India (Draft)
National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP)
Last date of submission is July 25, 2016.
DEAR SIR/ MADAM
PLEASE FIND ENCLOSED HEREWITH MY SUGGESTIONS FOR YOUR DOING THE NEEDFUL.
REGARDS
ASHOK KUMAR JAISWAL
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1. JSON should be added as a supported data format.
2. The 'No Warranty' clause defeats the purpose. It 'data provider' must be responsible for the accuracy (and availability) of the data.
Adequate provisions should be there to safeguard the security of the country and such data should not be shared to the public which may be detrimental to the security of the country.
Dear Pragnya Raja,Now those want to disturb the world have very good access to all kinds of information.No need to worry about security issues.We need to train our Citizens to use the information for skill development and personal development.Here in Saudi Arabia,the skill is very important.Small works like wiring,electrical fitters are earning much.But they are from Philippines,such a small country.We need Skill India.
It was a great initiative.I prefer the open data usage.We in india have a lot of manpower,intelligents but does not have access and true data for improving knowldge.We get information mostly from mouth to mouth,this kind have 30% reliable.By open data ,every citizen can access to true information,knowldge,innovative way.this will educate our people for sure.
its a nice process to say something to govt .very good .
It is Good Step taken by Govt. but some points should be taken carefully.
1- How can we check if someone is sharing/misusing this data. there should be full proof check(24/7)
2- Who will ensure that the data what we are putting of open govt. data platform is not sensitive n dangerous of our security purpose and it can't be used by bad elements.
3- Addhar/Pan No should be necessary for account/loging creation and ip address/ location etc. should be recorded during login/accessing data.
#Clause5: Providing access to everyone for data might lead to security issues. It would be great if they can have authorizations based on which people can access the data in depth. Ex: A registered Indian Doctor gets more info about his stream compared to an engineer or a farmer or a non-indian doctor. This way we might restrict data leakage to an extent.#GovernmentOpenDataUseLicenseIndia
#clause: I fill the all the people [patient] medical history should be register in a govt. portal for which they have unique code. All the hospital (government, private and semi government) and clinic (including private and government) should mention the patient details in that government portal whenever they come to them. So no doctor need to ask patient where your previous paper, just asks for patient unique code and current issues. Get them updated in government portable with treatment.