U.S. Open Data Action Plan, May 9, 2014.

“Throughout his Administration, President Obama has articulated a vision of the U.S. Government managing information as a national asset and opening up its data, where possible, as a public good to advance government efficiency, improve accountability, and fuel private sector innovation, scientific discovery, and economic growth. Putting government data online and making it easy to find and use—while continuing to rigorously protect privacy—can help American families find the right health care provider, identify the college that provides the best value for their money, keep their families safe by knowing which products have been recalled, and much more.  On June 18, 2013, President Obama and other G7 leaders endorsed the Open Data Charter. The Open Data Charter sets out five strategic principles:

1. Open Data by Default – foster expectations that government data be published openly while continuing to safeguard privacy;
2. Quality and Quantity – release quality, timely and well-described open data;
3. Useable by All – release as much data in as many open formats as possible;
4. Releasing Data for Improved Governance – share expertise and be transparent about data collection, standards and publishing processes; and
5. Releasing Data for Innovation – consult with users and empower future generations of innovators…”