International Anti-Corruption Commitments

Title of the document

G20 Anti-Corruption Open Data Principles

(https://www.corruptionwatch.or...)

Issuing body

G20

Brief description

The members of the G20 Anti-corruption Working Group agreed to follow a set of principles based on the international Open Data Charter that will be the foundation for access to, and the release and use of, open government data to strengthen the fight against corruption.

Relevant excerpts

10) We, the members of the G20 Anti-corruption Working Group, agree that open data is an under-used resource with potential to fight corruption and build stronger, transparent, and more accountable governments and societies.

11) We therefore agree to follow a set of principles based on the international Open Data Charter that will be the foundation for access to, and the release and use of, open government data to strengthen the fight against corruption.

12) These principles are:

1. Open by Default;

2. Timely and Comprehensive;

3. Accessible and Usable;

4. Comparable and Interoperable;

5. For Improved Governance and Citizen Engagement;

6. For Inclusive Development and Innovation.

13) We will work towards the implementation of these Principles in accordance with our political, legal frameworks, and taking into account our national contexts and maturity of our open data efforts, bearing in mind the technical best practices and standards