Government Algorithms Revolutionize Data Disclosure for Transparency and Citizen Engagement
The article discusses how different countries use algorithms to share government data with the public. The researchers focused on the United States, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Spain. They found that each country has its own approach to open government data. The United States emphasizes transparency, the UK focuses on making data available for digital government, the Netherlands uses data for criminal investigations involving citizens, and Spain uses transparency for policy-making. Overall, the main keywords in the research were information, open government data, and citizen engagement. Despite some challenges with data licenses and websites, the study shows that open government data is important for involving citizens in government decisions.