Open Data

The document discusses open data and defines it as data that anyone is free to use, reuse, and redistribute without restrictions from copyright, patents or other mechanisms of control. Open data is often available in bulk and in machine-readable formats for easy access. The document notes that while open data aims to be transparent and accessible, some data may need to remain private or encrypted for security or privacy reasons, such as personal transaction records or health information. It concludes by inviting further discussion on open data and how it relates to open data currency.