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Open Data

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开放数据

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Also known as: public dataset, open government data

Last updated August 8, 2026

Definition

Open data is data anyone can freely access, use, and share — often published by governments or researchers with clear licenses and machine-readable formats.

Real-World Example

A city publishing bus timetable CSVs as open data lets developers build better transit apps for residents.

References

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