Developing an open data lifecycle model based on literature and practice
conference paper
Government organizations around the world have developed open data strategies to increase transparency and enable re-use of their data. Semi-public organizations follow, aiming to use open data also for commercial purposes. However, in practice, many organizations find the process of opening up their data cumbersome and they do not know which steps to take. Lifecycle models can guide the process of opening up data. Therefore, this paper develops an open data lifecycle model based on literature and practice. First, using existing open data lifecycle models this paper identifies generic phases of opening up data. Then, investigating the process of opening up data in a semi-public organization in the Netherlands, the lifecycle model is refined and detailed. While existing open data lifecycle models focus mainly on technical aspects of opening up data, our case study shows that involving stakeholders within and outside the organization – also from an early stage – is important for the success of open data. This spurs re-use and allows for open data to be embedded into the organizational strategy and work processes. The lifecycle model developed in this paper thus allows for the development of an open data strategy, rather than merely opening up individual datasets.
TNO Identifier
474862
Source title
21st European Conference on Information Systems, ECIS 2013, June 5-8, Utrecht, The Netherlands