Open Data Day: essay #5 ‘Decisions under the public eye’

Today you can read the essay ‘Decisions under the public eye‘ written by Johan Wolswinkel (Tilburg University). 

This week was Open Data Day, the moment when people around the world reflect on the importance of open data. Data that has been collected or created with public funds belongs to all of us. This benefits both our democracy and our economy.

For this week, we at Open State have decided to share five essays related to open data, from Monday through Friday.