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Publication date: 30.04.2024
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According to the Law of Ukraine "On Access to Public Information", public information in the form of open data (open data) must be made public for free and free access to it. Also, this open data is allowed for further free use and distribution. This promotes transparency and development of civil society, stimulates innovation and economic development of the country.
Individual information searching in open-data of Ukraine can take place through various sources and services that provide access to open data. Here are a few ways you can verify the information:
Open Data Portal of Ukraine: On the official open data portal of Ukraine (data.gov.ua) you can find a variety of data sets that can be viewed and used. Here you can find data about the budget, demographics, geography, and more.
Government websites and databases: Many government institutions of Ukraine also provide access to open information through their websites and databases. For example, the State Statistics Service of Ukraine has its own web portal, where various statistical data are published.
Public organizations and initiatives: Ukraine has many public organizations and initiatives that actively work with open data. They may provide access to their own databases or develop tools to analyze open information.
Disclosure of data is considered an important component of the reform in Ukraine, which started in 2015.With the help of the Unified state web portal of open data, which was launched in 2016, Ukrainian local self-government bodies could publish their information.
Disclosure of such data can be beneficial to citizens and businesses as they may use the information for a variety of purposes, including personal and commercial use.
These provisions indicate the importance of public access to information in the form of open data in Ukraine and establish rules for its provision and use. Here is a summary of the main points of the provisions you mentioned:
Definition of open data: This is information that can be automatically processed by electronic means, and to which free and free access is provided, as well as its further use.
Right to use and distribute: Any person may freely use and distribute public information in the form of open data, including for commercial purposes, with mandatory reference to the source.
Protection of personal data: Personal data of individuals must be protected in accordance with the legislation on the protection of personal data, if it is contained in information in the form of open data.
Regulation by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine: The list of data sets to be made public, the format and structure of such data, as well as the frequency of updates are determined by the relevant regulatory bodies.
Creation of a web portal: The central executive body, which implements state policy in the field of e-government, ensures the creation and operation of a single state web portal of open data. These rules contribute to the transparency, accessibility and use of state information in Ukraine, which is important for the development of civil society and the country's economy.
