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6 years ago

Municipalities' Open Data Policies: Balancing Transparency and Privacy Risks.

Managing the privacy risks of open data : how do municipalities manage the privacy risks when publishing open government data?
E.M.J. Peeters Weem

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The article explores how municipalities in the Netherlands manage privacy risks when publishing public records as open data. The goal is to understand the policies and procedures used by municipalities in this process. By releasing public records as open data, governments aim to increase transparency and democracy. However, there are concerns about potential privacy risks associated with this practice. The study focuses on how Dutch municipalities handle these risks to ensure the responsible publication of open data.