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Opening Ontario’s Data Ontario’s Open Government Office Civic. Tech. TO October 4, 2016

Open Government in Ontario A Government Priority In 2013, Premier Wynne launched Open Government in Ontario and established the Open Government Engagement Team to determine how the province could move forward with this transformation. Ontario used the team’s recommendations to help inform its Open Government Action Plan, based on three streams of Open Government: Open Dialogue, Open Data and Open Information. “Our Open Government initiative will help create the transparent, accessible government that the people of Ontario deserve. ” - Premier Kathleen Wynne, October 2013 2

OPEN DIALOGUE A broader, more diverse range of Ontarians is engaging regularly with the government and informing decisions that impact their daily lives. 3

OPEN INFORMATION Ontarians are accessing the information they need and want about their government through interactive digital tools and user-friendly content. Increased understanding of government that builds confidence and trust. 4

CULTURE CHANGE Open Government will require change in how we do business and how we work with each other. Open Government supports a modern workplace for a new generation of talent. 5

OPEN DATA BENEFITS DEMAND ü Improve transparency ü Downloaded >350, 000 times since 2012 ü Stimulate innovation ü 250 downloads a day ü Support evidence-based policy ü 550+ data sets available 6

What is open data? 1. Data is facts, figures and statistics objectively measured according to a standard or scale, such as frequency, volumes or occurrences, but does not include information. 2. Open data is data that meets these requirements: • Open License: datasets must be published under the Open Government Licence - Ontario • Open Access: datasets should be free to download via the internet and should be easily accessible. • Open Format: datasets should be machine-readable, platform independent, vendor-neutral and standardized. 7

Ontario’s open data history 2012: Launch of open data catalogue with 63 data sets. 2014: Launch of first data inventory and public open data voting tool. 2014: Identification of Top 25 priority data sets. 2016: Open Data Directive comes into effect. 500+ data sets posted. 2015: Public and online consultations on Open Data Directive. 2016: Comprehensive inventory of Ontario’s data assets to be posted online for public access. 8

Ontario’s Open Data Directive An open by default approach for data The directive lays out rules and principles for ministries and agencies to publish open data. The directive gives Ontarians faster and easier access to government data. The Open Data Directive Ontario was the first province to release a draft Open Data Directive for public consultation. • maintain a public online, government-wide data inventory Culture change Agile innovations such as internal data portal (open source), to support the directive • publish and update datasets in a timely manner and in an open, machine-readable format Evidence + Innovation Release of open data, data inventory, enabling data sharing, supporting start ups • ensure Open Data requirements are part of all future IT systems • monitor and report compliance to measure progress • promote data engagement with key partners The Open by Default Policy is transforming the OPS and Provincial agencies in many ways: Internal + External Engagement Creating a network of open data enthusiasts, working together to solve problems 9

Exemptions Reasons for exemptions include: Privacy Security Personal information about an individual must not be disclosed as open data. Risk may be posed by providing info about vulnerable or targeted individuals or organizations. Example: race, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, name, contact information, medical or employment history. Example: information related to policing activities and individuals under imminent risk of harm. Confidentiality Legal and contractual limitations Datasets will not be Confidentiality may be breached if it impairs a government or courts ability to make decisions. Example: court rulings or police investigation; budget and policy decisions that may impact financial markets; negotiations, such as collective bargaining or international trade agreements. released if they contain sensitive, legal or contractual agreements. Example: limitations in data sharing agreements, third-party data, commercial licence, vendor limitations, statute, commercial sensitivity. 10

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Ontario’s Data Catalogue Quick Facts Open Data Directive has been in effect since April 1, 2016. 25 185 4, 200+ ministries agencies datasets in inventory OPS Ministries 32 544 100+ restricted datasets open datasets in the pipeline to be open 350, 000+ downloads 14

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Open Government Partnership Ontario is one of the biggest jurisdictions among the 15 chosen ‘Pioneers’ These Pioneers will develop and fulfill Open Government commitments as part of their action plans • • Austin, U. S. A. Bojonegoro, Indonesia Buenos Aires, Argentina Elgeyo Marakwet, Kenya Jalisco, Mexico Kigoma, Tanzania La Libertad, Peru • • Madrid, Spain Paris, France Sao Paulo, Brazil Scotland, U. K. Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana Seoul, South Korea Tbilisi, Georgia 16

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Links Open Government • ontario. ca/open • VOTE – OGP consultation Open data • Open data overview • Data Catalogue • Open Data Directive • Open Government Licence Ontario Open dialogue • Consultations directory • Public engagement framework Open information • Open info overview Email us: opendata@ontario. ca 18