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Data.gov.uk releases open-source code

...the Comprehensive Knowledge Access Network (CKAN), the back-end system used by Data.gov.uk to store information about all the data released by government... Read more

25 August, 2010 by Kable

Data.gov.uk redesign opens data access

...for government data has been redesigned to improve functionality and navigation. The Data.gov.uk team said one of the main changes is a "significant... Read more

23 August, 2010 by Kable

Photos: Apps to wake you up on the commute and find volcanoes under your feet

...European wide pollution forecasts and detailed local pollution source data. Image credit: data.gov.uk/Mark Jackson Read more

26 August, 2010 by Nick Heath

Open Data Institute will act as biz incubator

...web inventor Berners-Lee and artificial intelligence expert Shadbolt worked on the Data.gov.uk project to release government data, and they were previously lined... Read more

23 May, 2012 by David Meyer

NAO: Government needs 'firm grasp' on open data costs

...on the transparency of public information by the National Audit Office. Since data.gov.uk's creation in 2010, some 8,000 datasets have been... Read more

18 April, 2012 by Gill Hitchcock

Open data to get public-sector gatekeepers

...the government has already released more than 40,000 data files on data.gov.uk. "The new structure for open data will ensure a more... Read more

21 March, 2012 by Gill Hitchcock

Report: IT experts should screen public data

...as creating sector transparency panels and publishing guidance for best practice on data.gov.uk, will allow the integration of privacy protection with transparency, and... Read more

14 September, 2011 by Gill Hitchcock

Berners-Lee: Public must fill gaps in government data

...Coins Treasury database was released in June 2010 as part of the data.gov.uk project, an initiative to open up government data, The data... Read more

18 April, 2011

Firms pledge consumer access to data

...Shadbolt has been involved in a number of government data initiatives, including data.gov.uk. The group of companies include Barclaycard, Mastercard, HSBC, RBS Group... Read more

13 April, 2011

DoH recommends more informatics for NHS

A new Department of Health report has recommended a greater role for informatics in the NHS, including better patient access to data, the publication of datasets and more training for staff Read more

19 October, 2010 by Kable

Apple's biggest store, Nasa tech, business iPhone apps and Enigma

...to find where to live to minimise your commute check out the data.gov.uk website. The website allows the public to access thousands of... Read more

31 August, 2010 by silicon.com staff

Government invites comments on open data plans

...to publish a first draft of the principles for transparency immediately on data.gov.uk for comment and improvement. This reflects the board's remit... Read more

28 June, 2010 by Kable

Copyright crackdown dominates ISPA 'villain' awards

...Economy] Bill, for their informed opposition to the bill". The government project data.gov.uk is also a nominee for the hero award "for showing... Read more

9 June, 2010 by David Meyer

How UK agency aims to foster tech innovation

...making progress with the data the government is now publishing on its data.gov.uk website and "trying to stitch all that together", according to... Read more

25 May, 2011 by Tim Ferguson

John Suffolk: Cyber security needs international push

Former UK government CIO believes Nato or the UN needs to co-ordinate efforts to protect data... Read more

23 May, 2011 by Tim Ferguson

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